Fried, Richard M.
Nightmare in Red: McCarthy Era in Perspective
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195043617
- author:
- Fried, Richard M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- American history: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The McCarthy Era in Perspective: A Comprehensive Account of the Second Red Scare. Richard Fried's Nightmare in Red offers a riveting and comprehensive account of the second Red Scare, tracing its antecedents back to the 1930s. This engaging narrative explores the many different people involved in the drama of anti-communist fervor, from the early years of the Cold War through the peak of McCarthyism and beyond. Fried sheds light on the impact of this period on ordinary Americans, revealing how thousands of lives were affected by the fear of communism. The book delves into the lives of teachers, lawyers, college students, factory workers, and janitors, providing a nuanced understanding of the widespread anxiety that characterized the McCarthy Era.
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