The cruelty is the point : the past, present, and future of Trump's America
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Published
New York : One World, [2021].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xx, 358 pages ; 22 cm
Status
Main Level - Nonfiction
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LC Subjects
Antisemitism -- Political aspects -- History -- 21st century.
Communication in politics -- History -- 21st century.
Cruelty -- Social aspects.
Racism -- Political aspects -- History -- 21st century.
Trump, Donald, -- 1946- -- Political and social views.
United States -- Politics and government -- 2017-2021.
United States -- Race relations -- Political aspects -- History -- 21st century.
Communication in politics -- History -- 21st century.
Cruelty -- Social aspects.
Racism -- Political aspects -- History -- 21st century.
Trump, Donald, -- 1946- -- Political and social views.
United States -- Politics and government -- 2017-2021.
United States -- Race relations -- Political aspects -- History -- 21st century.
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Published
New York : One World, [2021].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"Taking joy in suffering is more human than we'd like to admit. The cruelty of the Trump administration's policies and the ritual rhetorical flaying of his targets are intimately connected. Shared cruelty and the delight it brings are critical moments of connection for white supremacists, a fact that is not new. Adam Serwer has been chronicling our political landscape for the last decade. He is one of the most resonant voices of our time, relentless in his pursuit of fact, unsentimental in his storytelling, yet deeply humane in his perspective. At The Atlantic, he has written about the Supreme Court's role in Jim Crow; the history of "white genocide" conspiracy theory; hoaxes; racism; inequality; and of course, Trump. But this collection isn't just about Trump--it's an investigation across centuries interrogating both this moment and its antecedents to reveal the deep roots that have given rise to Trumpism. New material includes four audience-building essays that expand upon the collection's themes, and unearth more approaches to nationalism and pluralism. Like the polarizing effect Trump's administration has had on American Jews; tracing the emergence of police unions; and making the historical case for abolishing billionaires to preserve American democracy. Additionally, new introductions will provide context and insight into the impact of previously published pieces, why they garnered so much attention amongst media figures, politicians, and social platforms"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Serwer, A. (2021). The cruelty is the point: the past, present, and future of Trump's America (First edition.). One World.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Serwer, Adam. 2021. The Cruelty Is the Point: The Past, Present, and Future of Trump's America. One World.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Serwer, Adam. The Cruelty Is the Point: The Past, Present, and Future of Trump's America One World, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Serwer, Adam. The Cruelty Is the Point: The Past, Present, and Future of Trump's America First edition., One World, 2021.
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