An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Richard Hofstadter
1 book referenced
Books by Richard Hofstadter
Referenced in 4 episodes
December 07, 2023
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Published in 1964 by historian Richard Hofstadter, described as perfectly timed given the JFK assassination, dealing with populism, anti-intellectualism, and status anxieties in American politics
November 27, 2023
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Referenced as a book written the year after Kennedy's assassination, discussing the theme of paranoia in American politics
September 26, 2022
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Referenced when discussing how Marilyn Monroe has been caught up in conspiracy theories, connecting her to the paranoid style of American politics.
October 12, 2021
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Referenced when discussing the long-standing anti-government sentiment in America and conspiracy thinking, noting that historian Richard Hofstadter 'famously called the paranoid style in American politics'