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Peter N. Stearns
American Fear [EPUB ebook]
The Causes and Consequences of High Anxiety

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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.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 256 ● ISBN 9781135916459 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2012 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2537382 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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