Polling shows that since the 1950s Americans’ trust in government has fallen dramatically to historically low levels. In At War with Government, the political scientists Amy Fried and Douglas B. Harris reveal that this trend is no accident. Although distrust of authority is deeply rooted in American culture, it is fueled by conservative elites who benefit from it.
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of At War with Government: How Conservatives Weaponized Distrust from Goldwater to Trump by Amy Fried and Douglas B. Harris.
This discussion will take place as a hybrid meeting, so you can join us in person at the Bangor Public Library's board room or on Zoom (register for details). One of the authors, Amy Fried, will be joining us!