Waves of Rancor: Tuning into the Radical Right

by Robert L. Hilliard, Michael C. Keith

Overview

The airwaves in America are being used by armed militias, conspiracy theorists, survivalists, the religious right, white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and other radical groups to reach millions with their messages of hate and fear. Waves of Rancor examines the origin, nature, and impact of right-wing electronic media, including radio, television, cable, the internet, and even music CDs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781315503158
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/01/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Robert L. Hilliard, Michael C. Keith

Table of Contents

1: The Genesis of Bitter Air; 2: For Which They Stand; 3: Lions of the Arena; 4: But Carry a Big Stick; 5: Gott Mit Uns; 6: High-Stepping for Hitler; 7: In No One Do We Trust; 8: Up Close and Right; 9: Armed for the Right

What People are Saying About This

Steve Allen

Modern technology makes it possible for armed militias, religious fanatics and their allies to influence millions with their hateful messages. Every patriotic citizen should be familiar with the information supplied by Waves of Rancor.

Studs Terkel

The extreme right-wing has attempted to disguise itself in the form of [the] radio talk show host, but its virulent rhetoric has exposed it for what it really is—a hate mongering faction. This book dares (and succeeds) in making that fact all the more horrifyingly evident.

Editorial Reviews

Hilliard (communications, Emerson Coll.) and Keith (communications, Boston Coll.), coauthors of communications textbooks, explore the potentially explosive subject of "hate media" in this intriguing but ultimately uneven book. The heart of their work, based on interviews, is a categorization of the wide variety of radical right groups utilizing electronic media (radio, TV, the Internet) and brief characterizations of leading and regional radio personalities such as David Duke, Rush Limbaugh, and Chuck Harder. The history of freedom of speech on the airwaves and suggested ways to fight the far Right open and close the book. What's missing is actual text from the radio talk shows under discussion, as well as cited research on the interaction of the media with individuals' political views and actions. Recommended only for academic collections specializing in communications.--Donna L. Schulman, Cornell Univ. Libs., New York Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

From broadcasts by mainstream conservative Rush Limbaugh to those underwritten by such hate groups as the Phineas Priesthood, Hilliard (media arts, Emerson College) and Keith (communications, Boston College) survey the radical right's savvy electronic media presence. Features excerpts from aired programs and quotes by some 50 religious fundamentalist, militia, and white supremacist leaders. Lists active US hate groups, and resources for studying and countering them. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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