Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare

Balis, Andrea; Levy, Elizabeth

ISBN 10: 1250246814 / ISBN 13: 9781250246813

Published by Roaring Brook Press, 2024

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Synopsis:

In the mid-20th century, at the cusp of the Cold War, some Americans were so afraid of communists living among them that they began to hunt them like witches. As McCarthy took up this mantle to hunt down communists in the US, people became so afraid of being accused they turned on each other - pointing fingers at neighbours, friends, and even family. Told through Andrea and Liz's signature screenplay format, brought to life with dozens of illustrations by Tim Foley, and comprised almost entirely of quotes derived from primary sources, Witch Hunt recounts the political craze that gripped America during the Red Scare when McCarthyism forced people to go to extraordinary lengths to keep themselves and their families safe from persecution against their own government.

About the Author: Dr. Andrea Balis is a faculty member in the history department of John Jay College, City University of New York. Her specialization is twentieth century political history. She is the author of What Are You Using: A Guide for Birth Control for Teenagers, and a novel, PJ. Elizabeth Levy is the award-winning author of over one hundred fiction and nonfiction books for children and young adults. She is known for the humor and research that she brings to her work, including America's Funny but True History and If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution. Tim Foley was born in Flint, Michigan, and attended college at the Kendall School of Art. His has illustrated such books as Ben Thompson and Erik Slader's Epic Fails history series. Tim lives and works in Grand Rapids with his wife, Terri.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and ...
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Foley, Tim
Condition: like_new