Wendy S. Painting
Aberration in the Heartland of the Real
- ISBN 13:
- 9781634240031
- author:
- Wendy S. Painting
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Trine Day
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 4.1 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Civil Liberties & Political Activism, Wendy S. Painting,Aberration in the Heartland of the Real,Trine Day (US),1634240030,Biography: Historical, Political & Military,Biography / Autobiography,c 1
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Timothy McVeigh's life is a complex and intriguing story, one that Dr. Wendy Painting sheds new light on in her book Aberration in the Heartland of the Real. This biography delves into McVeigh's life from childhood to the events leading up to the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, and explores the circumstances surrounding his arrest and execution. Painting's work offers a fresh perspective on McVeigh's life, revealing intimate and previously unknown details about him. The book also examines broader themes in American history, including Cold War popular culture, all-American apocalyptic fervor, and the media's construction of villains. By comparing and testing these stories, Painting provides a nuanced understanding of McVeigh's personality and the events that shaped his life. Through Aberration in the Heartland of the Real, Painting challenges previous depictions of McVeigh and offers a more complete picture of his life and the historical context in which he lived.
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