Fear Itself: The Causes and Consequences of Fear in America

by L Edward Day, Joseph O. Baker, Ann Gordon, et al.

Book Overview

An antidote to the culture of fear that dominates modern life

From moral panics about immigration and gun control to anxiety about terrorism and natural disasters, Americans live in a culture of fear. While fear is typically discussed in emotional or poetic terms--as the opposite of courage, or as an obstacle to be overcome--it nevertheless has very real consequences in everyday life. Persistent fear negatively effects individuals'...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479869813
• ISBN13: 9781479869817
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"