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Book SynopsisThis timely book identifies how the Tea Party and its extremist narratives laid the groundwork for the rise of Donald Trump, his MAGA movement, and the January 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol.
Trade ReviewThis groundbreaking book pinpoints the role of the Tea Party in paving the way for the rise of Donald Trump, his MAGA movement, and the January 6 insurrection.
Hate Speech and Political Violence provides brilliant insight into the ever-growing threats facing American democracy. -- Thomas B. Edsall, columnist for the
New York TimesAn eye-opening explication of a consequential period in recent history. -- Kathleen Hall Jamieson, coauthor of
Cyberwar: How Russian Hackers and Trolls Helped Elect a President What We Don't, Can't, and Do KnowThis is a terrific book. The authors present a keen and persuasive analysis of the dangers of weaponized words during a volatile time in contemporary history. Everyone should heed their dire warnings about the dangers to American democracy. -- Darrell West, author of
Power Politics: Trump and the Assault on American DemocracyBeyond an insightful analysis of the Tea Party’s influence on Trump-era politics, this book illuminates the powerful new media dynamic—the nexus between mass communication, mass self-communication, and interpersonal communication. A must-read for anyone interested in politics or media. -- Thomas E. Patterson, author of
Is the Republican Party Destroying Itself?Table of ContentsPreface
1. Introduction: From the Tea Party and Donald Trump’s MAGA Extremism to January 2021
2. The Tea Party Movement, the Mass Media, and Contentious Politics
3. Online and Offline Media as Super Spreaders of Anti-Obama Conspiracy Theories
4. Donald Trump’s Incendiary Rhetoric and Political Violence
5. Partisan Conflict, Issues, and Emotions on High
6. Weaponized Words and Deeds Against Democracy
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