Right-Wing Populism in America ― Too Close for Comfort

Berlet, who has spent 20 years researching and writing about right wing movements, and Lyons, a historian and writer, offer an in-depth look at the historical roots and current landscape of right-wing populism in the US. Illuminating the potent blend of antielitist rhetoric, conspiracy theories, and ethnic scapegoating that has fueled many political movements from the colonial period to the present, they provide insights into where right-wing populism comes from, how it has been fostered by the American social order, and how proponents of equality and social justice might work to diminish its influence. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)