Name: Allegiance to Liberty: The Changing Face of Patriots, Militias, and Political Violence in America
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Author: Balleck, Barry J.
ISBN: 9781440830952

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Allegiance to Liberty: The Changing Face of Patriots, Militias, and Political Violence in America

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Physical Book

Author

Barry J. Balleck

Publisher

Praeger

Language

English

Pages

272

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

24.1 x 16.0 x 2.5 cm

Weight

0.62 kg.

ISBN13

9781440830952

Synopsis "Allegiance to Liberty: The Changing Face of Patriots, Militias, and Political Violence in America"

This provocative volume explores how and why the word "patriot" has been appropriated by those who fight against the U.S. government--sometimes advocating violence in support of their goals. Today, as in the past, some "patriot" groups in America long for a return to traditional values and believe it is their duty to stop an intrusive government from whittling away at the freedoms that define the United States. This book looks at the origins and current activities of such groups through an exploration of the dual nature of the patriot in American mythos--the unquestioning lover of the country and its policies versus the man or woman who places the founding principle of limited government above all else. Focusing on contemporary patriot groups and their impact on U.S. society, the work offers insights into factors that have contributed to the rise of such groups in the past that are again manifesting themselves. It explores the groups' motivations and justifications and shows how these groups use the emotionally powerful sentiment of patriotism to agitate for change and promote political violence. Perhaps most significant for readers is a discussion of the beliefs that divide the American public today as reflected in the ideologies of patriot groups--and what this means for the future.

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