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Language English Originally published 20 February 2007 ISBN 0-312-35605-6 OCLC 76140399 | 3.8/5 Goodreads Media type Hardcover Country United States of America | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Subject Authoritarianism, George W. Bush Publisher Thomas Dunne Books, an imprint of St. Martin's Press Publication date February, 2007 (1st edition, hardcover) Pages 238 pages (1st edition, hardcover) Similar Joe Conason books, Other books | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
It can happen here authoritarian peril in the age of bush
It Can Happen Here: Authoritarian Peril in the Age of Bush (2007) is a nonfiction book written by liberal writer and commentator Joe Conason.
Conason discusses what he sees as a trend towards authoritarianism during the administration of US President George W. Bush, focusing on manipulation of intelligence and public opinion surrounding the Iraq War, disregard of national and international law (the NSA warrantless wiretapping controversy and signing statements are used as examples), the increased mix of big business and government, and more. The title comes from Sinclair Lewis' novel It Can't Happen Here (1935), which portrays an American dictatorship and is quoted frequently throughout the book.
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