American
Zealots: Inside Right-Wing Domestic Terrorism by Arie Perliger
American
Zealots: Inside Right-Wing Domestic Terrorism is a 2020 book by Arie Perliger
that provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical roots, tactics, and
organization of far-right violence in the United States.
Book
Overview
Published
by Columbia University Press, this 232-page work examines the entire
ideological spectrum of the American far right, including white supremacists,
anti-government groups, and anti-abortion fundamentalists.
Data-Driven
Research: Perliger utilizes a dataset of over 5,000 attacks and their
perpetrators spanning from 1990 through 2017 to identify key trends.
Core
Ideologies: The book identifies extreme nationalism and extreme nativism as the
two shared characteristics across various far-right groups.
Policy
Recommendations: Based on his findings, the author suggests counterterrorism
policies to respond effectively to these domestic threats.
Content
and Structure
The work
is structured into eight chapters, covering the ideological, historical, and
tactical evolution of the far-right in the U.S.. Topics include:
Ideological
Foundations & Tactics: An exploration of the diverse ideologies and methods
within the violent far right.
Historical
Trends: Analysis of the rise and fall of specific types of violence.
Future
Projections: Discussion on the evolving nature of these extremist groups.
Expert
and Reader Reviews
Critical
Reception: Reviews highlight the book's comprehensive, data-driven approach,
noting its utility for understanding the non-monolithic nature of the
far-right. While praised for its depth, some reviewers find the academic tone
and data-heavy approach challenging for general readers.
Perspectives:
Analysts appreciate that the text focuses on cultural and political drivers
rather than simply path,ogizing the actors.
Value
Consideration: Some reader feedback suggests the price is high relative to its
length
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