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American Fear: The Causes and Consequences of High Anxiety

Peter N. Stearns

3.3/5 ( ratings)

Americans have become excessively fearful, and manipulation through fear has become a significant problem in American society, with real impact on policy. By using data from 9/11, this book makes a distinctive contribution to the exploration of recent fear, but also by developing a historical perspective, the book shows how and why distinctive American fears have emerged over the past several decades.

Language: English

Pages: 244

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Routledge

Release: October 01, 2006

ISBN: 0415955424

ISBN 13: 9780415955423

American Fear: The Causes and Consequences of High Anxiety

Peter N. Stearns

3.3/5 ( ratings)

Americans have become excessively fearful, and manipulation through fear has become a significant problem in American society, with real impact on policy. By using data from 9/11, this book makes a distinctive contribution to the exploration of recent fear, but also by developing a historical perspective, the book shows how and why distinctive American fears have emerged over the past several decades.

Language: English

Pages: 244

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Routledge

Release: October 01, 2006

ISBN: 0415955424

ISBN 13: 9780415955423

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