43 pages 1 hour read

Kathleen Belew

Bring the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Kathleen Belew's Bring the War Home meticulously examines the rise of the white power movement, linking it to post-Vietnam disillusionment. Reviewers praise its rigorous research and compelling narrative. Some argue it could better contextualize modern implications. Despite minor critiques, it stands out as a significant work on American extremism.

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Who Should Read Bring the War Home?

Readers who appreciate deep dives into radical movements, such as those explored in Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow or Timothy McVeigh's narratives in American Terrorist, will find Kathleen Belew's Bring the War Home compelling. This book is ideal for those intrigued by the intersection of military culture and domestic extremism in the United States.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Politics / Government
Race / Racism
Themes
Identity: Race
Society: Politics & Government
Society: Nation