Nostalgia, Nationalism, and the US Militia Movement

Nostalgia, nationalism, and the US militia movement are explored in this book, providing insight into the modern movements origin, trajectory, and relevance in American politics. It utilizes unique data and perspectives to understand militia members actions and beliefs, positioning them within a broader political landscape.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Nostalgia, nationalism, and the US militia movement are explored in this comprehensive primer on the contemporary US militia movement. Spanning the intricate history of militias in the United States, from the Revolutionary War era to the present day, the book delves into the origins and trajectory of these movements through unique data gathered from ethnographic fieldwork, in-depth interviews, and previously unseen archival materials from militia founder Norm Olson.

The book employs the lenses of nostalgia and settler colonialism to understand the actions and beliefs of militia members, including their interpretations of nationalism and masculinity. By situating militias within a broader political context, the book sheds light on how and why they continue to be relevant actors in American politics.

This book is accessible to a general audience and will particularly interest individuals studying militias or other social movement organizations whose vision of an ideal nation is rooted in a nostalgic image of the past and may potentially encourage political violence.

Weight: 548g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032421988