Trumping Democracy: From Reagan to the Alt-Right

Right-wing terrorism has increased in the US since 2014, with over 80 deaths attributed to Right-wing terrorists. This book explores the rise of violent White nationalism and Trump's presidency in the context of the backlash against Obama's presidency. It argues that unfair hierarchies of race, gender, and class are not aberrational tremors but the fracturing bedrock of a nation in which being White, male, Christian, or straight no longer ensures a stable floor for power, status, or privilege.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Since 2014, over 80 people have been killed in the United States of America by Right-wing terrorists. In 2016, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States and received substantial support from White nationalists. This book explores the rise of violent White nationalism and Trump's ascension in the context of the backlash against the presidency of Barack Obama. It demonstrates how the Republican Party, various Right-wing populist movements, and the Right interact dynamically. The book discusses Far Right social movements, political campaigns, and the online presence of the so-called 'alt-Right.' It argues that unfair hierarchies of race, gender, and class are not aberrant tremors in America but rather the fracturing bedrock of a nation where being White, male, Christian, or straight no longer guarantees a stable foundation for power, status, or privilege. This book is essential reading for students, researchers, and activists interested in American politics and the dangers of Right-wing movements and political parties.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 255 x 165 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138212497