The Paranoid Style in American Politics and Other Essays
by Hofstadter, Richard
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Good+
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965. First Edition. Near Fine/Good+. First edition. xiv, [2], 315, [3], xii, [4] pp. Original navy cloth with gilt lettering, red topstain. Traces of erased pencil name on front free endpaper, else Fine in a chipped and slightly toned dust jacket with a creased front panel, Good+.
The titular essay, a critique of populism and conspiracism first published in Harper's Magazine in 1964, seems to spring eternal for many intellectuals critically examining the American character. This is its first appearance in book form.
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- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140941226
- Title
- The Paranoid Style in American Politics and Other Essays
- Author
- Hofstadter, Richard
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1965
- Keywords
- McCarthy, McCarthyism, conspiracies
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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