A time of fear : America in the era of red scares and Cold War / Albert Marrin.
From National Book Award Finalist and Sibert Honor Author Albert Marrin, a timely examination of Red Scares in the United States, including the Rosenbergs, the Hollywood Ten and the McCarthy era. In twentieth century America, no power--and no threat--loomed larger than the communist superpower of the Soviet Union. America saw in the dreams of the Soviet Union the overthrow of the US government, and the end of democracy and freedom. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of the United States attempted to use deep economic and racial disparities in American culture to win over members and sympathizers. From the miscarriage of justice in the Scotsboro Boys case, to the tragedy of the Rosenbergs to the theatrics of the Hollywood Ten to the menace of the Joseph McCarthy and his war hearings, Albert Marrin examines a unique time in American history...and explores both how some Americans were lured by the ideals of communism without understanding its reality and how fear of communist infiltration at times caused us to undermine our most deeply held values. The questions he raises ask: What is worth fighting for? And what are you willing to sacrifice to keep it? Filled with black and white photographs throughout, this timely book from an award-author brings to life an important and dramatic era in American history with lessons that are deeply relevant today.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780525644293
- ISBN: 0525644296
- ISBN: 9780525644309
- ISBN: 052564430X
- Physical Description: xiii, 306 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "This is a Borzoi book"--Title page verso.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographic references (pages 259-291) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Prologue: Lenin's journey -- Frightened victors -- True believers: a party like none other -- Black comrades awaken! -- The Party and Stalin's war -- Nightmare years -- Of atomic bombs and spies -- The Rosenberg spy ring -- A little list: Joe McCarthy investigates -- Epilogue: Brutal fantasies.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1120L Lexile
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Communist Party of the United States of America > History.
Communism > United States > History > 20the century.
Anti-communist movements > United States > History > 20th century.
Cold War.
United States > Politics and government > 1933-1945.
United States > History > 1933-1945.
United States > History > 1945-1953.
United States > History > 1945- - Genre:
- Young adult literature.
Available copies
- 17 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Branch Library | YA 324.2737 MAR (Text) | 36015000507414 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
