American Fear: The Causes and Consequences of High Anxiety

By Peter N. Stearns

Book Overview

Americans have become excessively fearful, and manipulation through fear has become a significant problem in American society, with real impact on policy. By using data from 9/11, this book makes a distinctive contribution to the exploration of recent fear, but also by developing a historical perspective, the book shows how and why distinctive American fears have emerged over the past several decades.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415955424
• ISBN13: 9780415955423
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"