Opinions Throughout History: Domestic Terrorism
Opinions Throughout History: Domestic Terrorism is the twenty-third volume in the Opinions series from Grey House Publishing. Single, in-depth volumes are designed to trace public opinion on current, controversial topics from our nation’s early history to the present. Each volume includes a range of primary and secondary source documents, including newspaper and magazine articles, speeches, court decisions, and other legislation. These documents are accompanied by expert commentary and analysis to guide the reader through the process of understanding their historical significance and placing them in the context of how they contributed to, or are a reflection of, changing attitudes on important issues.
Following this Publisher’s Note is a detailed Introduction that defines what domestic terrorism is, how it differs from foreign terrorism perpetrated on U.S. soil, and outlines with broad strokes the key points and controversies surrounding domestic terrorism in the United States; this is followed by a comprehensive Timeline of significant events
The 28 chapters that follow take the reader through a history of domestic acts of violence beginning with Colonial times, discussing both familiar and less well-known incidents. The events focused on include white supremacist brutality during the Civil War and Reconstruction, both left- and right-wing political extremism, mass shootings, anti-LGBTQ violence, anti-Islamic hatred, and the January 6 Capitol Riot, to name a few.
As the fracturing of society into polarized camps has contributed to violence and destruction, public opinion has shifted on what and who should be included within the parameters of domestic violence, a shift that is carefully considered in the unpacking of these tragic episodes.
Chapters in this volume explore a variety of relevant topics, including:
- Rebellion and Revolts
- Native Terrorism
- New Mexican Radicalism
- Religious Radicalism
- The Myth of the Yellow Peril
- Organized Hate Groups
- Upper Class Violence
- The Anarchist Menace
- Racist Intellectualism
- Fear of Identity
Each chapter starts with a brief Introduction, List of Topics Covered, and the source document or documents discussed in the chapter. The text of the chapter relates the source documents to their historical context, and details contemporary public opinion. Most source documents are reprinted in their entirety and are clearly distinguished by a shaded title bar. Photos and other images enhance the text, and sidebars provide an additional perspective on the time period being discussed. Pull quotes and other visual elements increase accessibility. Each chapter ends with a brief Conclusion, thoughtful Discussion Questions, and a list of Works Used.
This exciting series offers a wide range of insights into long-standing issues that Americans are most concerned about, and those that have encouraged vigorous debate among politicians and citizens at large. Using carefully-chosen original documents that cover a wide time span, Opinions Throughout History weaves a thoughtful and easy-to-understand analysis of how public opinion is formed and evolves, starting the discussion at an historical, seminal moment, and ending with where we stand today. This comprehensive, timely volume is a must for large public libraries, university libraries and social science departments, along with high school libraries.
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