American Swastika

by Simi, Pete; Futrell, Robert

• ISBN13: 9781442202085
• ISBN10: 1442202084
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-12-30
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc

Summary

American Swastika takes readers through hidden enclaves of hate in America, exploring how White Supremacy movements thrive nationwide, even in a nation that preaches equality and tolerance, and looks toward how we can work to prevent future violence. Drawing on over a decade of research and interviews, the authors explain the difference between various hate groups, then show readers how White Supremacy groups cultivate their membership and ideals through Aryan homes, parties, rituals, music festivals, and online. Powerful case studies, first person accounts, and interview excerpts illustrate the authors' points throughout the book.

Author Biography

Pete Simi is associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Nebraska, Omaha. He has published a number of articles on the white power movement and was awarded a grant from the Department of Justice to study recruitment strategies for white supremacist groups. Robert Futrell is associate professor of sociology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He has published widely on the white power movement, as well as issues of environment sustainability in the West.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Hidden Spaces of Aryan Hate	p. 1
Contemporary Aryan Hate	p. 9
Aryan Hate in the Home	p. 19
Hate Parties	p. 37
The White Power Music Scene	p. 59
Virtual Hate	p. 83
Private Aryan Communities	p. 99
Enduring White Power Activism: Estimating the Aryan Threat and What to Do about It	p. 119
Appendix: Making Contact and Developing Rapport	p. 127
Glossary	p. 131
Notes	p. 133
Bibliography	p. 157
Index	p. 163
About the Authors	p. 167
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