The Farrakhan phenomenon : race, reaction, and the paranoid style in American politics / Robert Singh.

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In this penetrating critical analysis of Louis Farrakhan's ascent to national influence, Robert Singh argues that the minister's rise to prominence is a function of race and reaction in contemporary America. Singh probes the origins and significance of Farrakhan in American politics. Drawing on publ...

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Main Author: Singh, Robert
Corporate Author: NetLibrary, Inc
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, [1997], ©1997.
Subjects:
Farrakhan, Louis.
United States > Race relations.
United States > Politics and government > 1989-1993.
African Americans > Politics and government.
Hate > Political aspects > United States.
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Physical Description:xii, 340 pages ; 24 cm
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In this penetrating critical analysis of Louis Farrakhan's ascent to national influence, Robert Singh argues that the minister's rise to prominence is a function of race and reaction in contemporary America. Singh probes the origins and significance of Farrakhan in American politics. Drawing on published and unpublished records, personal interviews, and Farrakhan's writings and speeches, Singh places Farrakhan expressly within the "paranoid style" of such reactionaries as Jesse Helms and Joseph McCarthy. Examining Farrakhan's biographical details, religious beliefs, political strategies and relative influence, Singh argues that Farrakhan is an extreme conservative who exploits both black-white divisions and conflicts within the African-American community for personal advancement.
Note:Electronic resource.
Call Number:E185.615 .S564 1997eb
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-333) and index.
ISBN:0585200629 (electronic bk.)
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