A remarkable collection of quotations, aphorisms, and epigrams relating to beliefs, ideologies, superstitions, and fanaticism, covering more than fifteen categories, among them:
- civil liberties - fanatics and true believers - intolerance - individual liberties and personal freedom - mysticism and religion - public opinion and mass media - rationalism - skepticism - state power - utopianism, idealism and reformist zeal Included are selections from classic and modern authors in all literary genres, both prose and poetry, including Brooks Adams,...
A remarkable collection of quotations, aphorisms, and epigrams relating to beliefs, ideologies, superstitions, and fanaticism, covering more than fift...
Extremist movements aren't new, but the tragic events in Oklahoma City, New York City, and elsewhere have awakened Americans to this frightening reality within our borders. What sorts of fringe groups exist? Who joins up and why? What do they want and what are they willing to do to accomplish their goals? How serious is the danger? In response to these questions, noted experts John George and Laird Wilcox have teamed up to examine the frayed edges of human behavior. Beginning with a summary of pre-1960 movements, they then discuss conspiracy theories and what motivates extremists. Their...
Extremist movements aren't new, but the tragic events in Oklahoma City, New York City, and elsewhere have awakened Americans to this frightening reali...