Politics of Losing

Rory McVeigh and Kevin Estep trace the parallels between the 192s Klan and today’s right-wing backlash, identifying the conditions that allow white nationalism to emerge from the shadows. Their sociological analysis of the Klan’s outbreaks sheds light on how Trump’s rise to power was made possible by a convergence of circumstances.

Rory McVeigh si Kevin Estep traseaza paralelele dintre Klanul anilor 192 si reactia de dreapta de astazi, identificand conditiile care permit nationalismului alb sa iasa din umbra. Analiza lor sociologica a focarelor din Klan arunca o lumina asupra modului in care ascensiunea lui Trump la putere a fost posibila printr-o convergenta a circumstantelor.