This book applies the most recent research in social psychology to historical events that built white supremacy as a cultural force, institutional system, and dominant social character in the USA.

Connects historical events to social character types Documents the dialectic battle between reactionary and progressive social forces in the United States over time Proposes solutions to reinforce democratic culture and foundational American ideals

Autorentext

George Lundskow is Professor of Sociology at Grand Valley State University, a four-year public university in Grand Rapids, Michigan that serves a large percentage of first-generation students. He has a PhD in sociology (1999) from the University of Kansas, and has published a number of chapters, articles, and two books on critical theory, right-wing authoritarianism, American culture, and politics. He teaches courses on social problems, religion, and social psychology.

Inhalt

White Supremacy, Masculinity, Patriotism, and Social Character.- Genocidal Conquest and the Rise of Mytho-Pathological Hero Types.- Women in White Supremacy.- Race and Ethnonational Violence.- Environmentalism, Gender Rights, and the Future of American Society.