Living Through the Red Scare
No. of pages 144
Published: 2005
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"Living Through the Red Scare" by Derek C. Maus delves into the climate of fear and suspicion that characterized the United States during the Cold War, particularly in the 1950s. The narrative examines the impact of McCarthyism on society, where individuals faced persecution for their political beliefs and alleged affiliations with communism. Through personal stories and historical analysis, Maus explores the profound effects of this era on American culture, freedom of expression, and civil liberties. The book serves as a reflection on the balance between national security and individual rights, illuminating the struggles faced by citizens caught in the crossfire of ideological conflict. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Living Through the Cold War .
This book has been graded for interest at 15-18 years.
There are 144 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2005 by Greenhaven Press .
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