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Arthur Goldwag
Feb 8 2012 7:30 pm
Wednesday, February 8, 7:30 PM
Author Arthur Goldwag discusses his new book The New Hate: A History of Fear and Loathing on the Populist Right with author Michelle Goldberg
Wine reception to follow.
Local author and Greenlight neighbor Arthur Goldwag discusses his new book, The New Hate: A History of Fear and Loathing on the Populist Right with Michelle Goldberg, senior contributing writer for “The Daily Beast” and author of Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism, which focuses on the intersection of politics and ideology. From the 9/11 "Truthers" who think our government allowed the 2001 al-Qaeda attacks to happen, to the "Birthers" who claim Barack Obama was not born in the United States, extremism in this country is increasingly becoming a part of the norm. Arthur Goldwag delineates the origins of these new theories, the economic and social factors that have contributed to their popularity, and how today's fringe groups relate to similar movements that preceded them. Ultimately, he makes clear that the rhetoric and theories embraced by contemporary hate groups are deeply rooted in the past, and that, in fact, the only thing new about them is how mainstream they've become. Wine and food will be served after the discussion.
Location:
- Street:
- 686 Fulton Street
- City:
- Brooklyn ,
- Province:
- New York
- Postal Code:
- 11217
- Country:
- United States
