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Book SynopsisThis second edition of the acclaimed American Swastika provides an up-to-date perspective on the white power movement in America. The book takes readers through hidden enclaves of hate, exploring how white supremacy movements thrive nationwide and how we can work to prevent future violence. Filled with powerful case studies, interviews, and first-person accounts, the book explains the differences between various hate groups, then shows how white supremacy groups cultivate their membership through Aryan homes, parties, rituals, music festivals, and online propaganda.Featuring updated statistics and examples throughout, the second edition of American Swastika describes most of today's active white power groups and the legacy of recently disbanded groups. It also discusses new players in the world of white power websites and music and shares new research on how people exit hate groups.As recent events have made clear that the idea of a postracial America is a myth, American Swastika is es
Trade ReviewIf you want to understand the white power movement in the United States, you must read American Swastika. Pete Simi and Robert Futrell draw on their own observations and interviews as well as the work of previous researchers to produce a compelling, well-researched, and comprehensive examination of white power activism. They skillfully tackle the difficult issue of explaining why this movement has persisted in one form or another for so long. -- Betty A. Dobratz, Iowa State University; coauthor of White Power, White Pride
This book is an eye-opener in several ways, revealing the everyday lives of an important element in the United States that has power beyond their numbers. Pete Simi and Robert Futrell's data describe real people with real concerns that are too often dismissed as the lunatic fringe. -- James F. Short Jr., Washington State University
American Swastika is one of the best researched accounts of Aryan groups yet. This book is hands down the most effective for communicating information to students about how Aryan groups understand their beliefs, behaviors, and organizations. It is indispensable. -- Lisa L. Garoutte, Loras College
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Hidden Spaces of Aryan Hate 2. Contemporary Aryan Hate 3. Aryan Hate in the Home 4. Hate Parties 5. The White Power Music Scene 6. Virtual Hate 7. Private Aryan Communities 8. Enduring White Power Activism: Estimating the Aryan Threat and What to Do about It Appendix: Making Contact and Developing Rapport Glossary Notes Bibliography About the Authors
