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Americans have become excessively fearful, and manipulation through fear has become a significant problem in American society, with real impact on policy. By using data from 9/11, this book makes a distinctive contribution to the exploration of recent fear, but also by developing a historical perspective, the book shows how and why distinctive American fears have emerged over the past several decades.Peter N. Stearns is the author of 'American Fear: The Causes and Consequences of High Anxiety', published 2006 under ISBN 9780415955409 and ISBN 0415955408.
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