McCarthy and the Fear of Communism in American History
- ISBN-10
- 0894909878
- ISBN-13
- 9780894909870
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Enslow Pub Incorporated
- Author
- Karen Zeinert
Description
Outlines the rise of anti-communism in the United States beginning after World War I and culminating in the virulently anti-communist activities led by Senator Joe McCarthy in the 1950s. Also discusses the aftermath of the McCarthy era.
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