ISBN:
9781984860392
,
1984860399
,
9781984859150
,
1984859153
Language:
English
Pages:
127 pages
,
illustrations (some color)
,
27 cm
Edition:
First graphic edition
Year of publication:
2021
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
Keywords:
Totalitarianism
;
Despotism
;
History, Modern / 20th century
;
Political ethics
;
Political culture / United States
;
Democracy / United States
;
Democracy
;
Despotism
;
History, Modern
;
Political culture
;
Political ethics
;
Totalitarianism
;
United States
;
1900-1999
Abstract:
The author argues that American society is leaning toward despotism and totalitarianism and looks back at the 20th century for examples of how totalitarianism has taken over before
Description / Table of Contents:
Do not obey in advance -- Defend institutions -- Beware the one-party state -- Take responsibility for the face of the world -- Remember professional ethics -- Be wary of paramilitaries -- Be reflective if you must be armed -- Stand out -- Be kind to our language -- Believe in truth -- Investigate -- Make eye contact and small talk -- Practice corporeal politics -- Establish a private life -- Contribute to good causes -- Learn from peers in other countries -- Listen for dangerous words -- Be calm when the unthinkable arrives -- Be a patriot -- Be as courageous as you can
Note:
"Originally published in paperback in different form by Tim Duggan Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC in 2017"--Colophon
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