Insurrection: What the January 6 Assault on the Capitol Reveals about America and Democracy - Softcover

Short, John Rennie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1789148413 ISBN 13: 9781789148411

Publisher: Reaktion Books, 2024

Synopsis

'In his thoughtful study of the polarisation in the United States that led to the attack on Congress, Short offers a damning account of the impulse for Trump’s alleged incitement of insurrection.' - The Independent

Insurrection offers a profound and incisive analysis of the underlying factors that culminated in the assault on Washington's Capitol Building on that fateful day: January 6th, 2021. Going far beyond mere journalistic accounts, the book delves into structural trends within the United States, providing a broader and deeper context for comprehending the magnitude of the uprising. It explores the crisis of democracy, escalating violence, widening inequality and the prominence of conspiratorial discourse within American politics. By examining both long-term issues as well as the tumultuous events of 2020, including the pandemic, policing challenges and the fiercely contested presidential election, this book uncovers the catalysts behind conspiracy theories and the politics of outrage. This compelling narrative is essential reading for all those interested in the contemporary face of the USA.

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About the Author

John Rennie Short is Emeritus Professor at the School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore. His many books include The Urban Now: Living in An Age of Global Urbanism (2023).

Edition details

• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Publication date: 2024
• ISBN 10: 1789148413
• ISBN 13: 9781789148411
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 224