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Everyday People

Understanding the Rise of Trump Supporters

Robert Hartmann McNamara

Everyday People provides a comprehensive assessment of Trump supporters including white supremacists, conspiracy theorists, the Christian right, and cult followers and offers students a discussion of how this group is a symptom of a much larger social issue and movement in the United States. McNamara examines the appeal of Trump as a president and explains why so many people voted for him in the first place. The text reviews the most recent and relevant literature on Trump supporters and their makeup including historical documents, government reports, research studies, and media sources, to unpack and understand the issues in an objective and empirical way. Students will understand the source and substance of the controversies surrounding Trump and his followers and understand how fear and complacency causes people to suspend rational thinking and to develop misguided loyalties.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 256 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
978-1-5381-8066-2 • Hardback • June 2023 • $95.00 • (£73.00)
978-1-5381-8067-9 • Paperback • June 2023 • $36.00 • (£30.00)
978-1-5381-8068-6 • eBook • June 2023 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
Subjects: Social Science / Sociology / General, Political Science / Organization Theory and Behavior, Political Science / Political Process / General, Political Science / Political Process / Campaigns & Elections
Courses: Sociology; Globalization & Social Change; Social Change, Sociology; Globalization & Social Change; Social Movements, Political Science; Political Theory; General

Robert Hartmann McNamara is currently a professor of criminal justice at the Citadel. He is the author of more than thirty books, including: The Criminalization of Immigration: Truth, Lies, Tragedy and Consequences, Social Problems: Finding Solutions, Taking Action; Multiculturalism, Crime, and Criminal Justice.

Preface

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: Trump, Election Fraud And The Attack On The Capitol

The Certification Of Votes

Stop The Steal: Trump And Election Fraud

The Trump Response To The Rigged Election

The Attack On The Us Capitol

The Aftermath Of The Insurrection: Congressional Response

What Does It All Mean And Why Does It Matter?

Chapter 2: Republicans, Trumpism And Trumpsters

Context To Trumpism: The History Of The Republican Party

The Rise Of Trump And Trumpism

Trumpism Defined

Trumpsters: A Profile

Trumpsters As A Cult

Chapter 3: Trump, Trumpsters And Cults

Overview Of Cults

Different Types Of Cults

Why People Join Cults

Is Trump A Cult Leader?

Qanon: Cult Or Something Else?

Are Trumpsters Cult Followers?

Conclusion

Chapter 4: Trump, Trumpsters And White Supremacists

The Rise Of White Supremacist Groups

White Nationalism Vs. White Supremacy Defined

The Alt-Right Movement And White Supremacy/Nationalism

White Supremacy And The Trump Administration

Proud Boys, Boogaloo Bois, And Other White Supremacy Trump Supporters

White Supremacy Groups And The Violence At The Us Capitol

Making Sense of White Supremacists and Trump Supporters

Chapter 5: The Christian Right As Trumpsters

The Christian Right Defined

A Brief History Of The Christian Right

The Contemporary Christian Right

Christian Right Topics Of Importance

The Christian Left

The Christian Right As Trumpsters

Chapter 6: Trumpsters As Nazis

How Tribes Form: Trust In Social Relationships

World War I: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, And Nationalism

The Rise Of Nazism And Hitler In Germany

The Debate About Trump And Hitler

Chapter 7: How Trumpism And Trumpsters Have Changed Social Life In America

Sorting, Separatism And Social Life

Why We Are So Angry, Hateful, And Polarized

Chapter 8: Epilogue

Update On The January 6th Committee

Trump And Withholding Of Documents At Mar-A-Lago Resort

Background To The Case

Should The DOJ Prosecute Trump If The Evidence Supports An Indictment?

Efforts Continue To Promote The Big Lie

Trump Is Firmly In Control Of The Republican Party

The Republican Backpedal

Lessons Learned From The Trump Presidency

Notes

References

Index

Everyday People provides a fresh and much-needed sociological voice for understanding the societal context that gave rise to Trumpism and provides a clear analysis of our current cultural and political divides


— Charles Crawford, Western Michigan University


Everyday People provides a valuable supplement to political and psychological analyses of Trumpism by examining the social contexts that have allowed for its emergence, persistence, and effects on contemporary social life. True to the spirit of sociology, the book explores both social causes and social consequences of Trumpsters while asking how the movement is both similar and distinct within the context of U.S. social history.


— Deborah Lowry, University of Montevallo


10/11/23, Faculti, Bob McNamara examines the appeal of Trump as a president and explains why so many people voted for him in the first place.

Link: https://faculti.net/everyday-people-understanding-the-rise-of-trump-supporters/

  • Demonstrates how a strong base of support for public figures can and does impact social life in profound and significant ways
  • Explores how actions during the Trump administration have reshaped the fabric of American society
  • Discusses the growing sense of animosity and polarization between political groups and their general distrust of the government, social institutions, and each other


Everyday People

Understanding the Rise of Trump Supporters

Cover Image
Hardback
Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • Everyday People provides a comprehensive assessment of Trump supporters including white supremacists, conspiracy theorists, the Christian right, and cult followers and offers students a discussion of how this group is a symptom of a much larger social issue and movement in the United States. McNamara examines the appeal of Trump as a president and explains why so many people voted for him in the first place. The text reviews the most recent and relevant literature on Trump supporters and their makeup including historical documents, government reports, research studies, and media sources, to unpack and understand the issues in an objective and empirical way. Students will understand the source and substance of the controversies surrounding Trump and his followers and understand how fear and complacency causes people to suspend rational thinking and to develop misguided loyalties.

Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 256 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
    978-1-5381-8066-2 • Hardback • June 2023 • $95.00 • (£73.00)
    978-1-5381-8067-9 • Paperback • June 2023 • $36.00 • (£30.00)
    978-1-5381-8068-6 • eBook • June 2023 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
    Subjects: Social Science / Sociology / General, Political Science / Organization Theory and Behavior, Political Science / Political Process / General, Political Science / Political Process / Campaigns & Elections
    Courses: Sociology; Globalization & Social Change; Social Change, Sociology; Globalization & Social Change; Social Movements, Political Science; Political Theory; General
Author
Author
  • Robert Hartmann McNamara is currently a professor of criminal justice at the Citadel. He is the author of more than thirty books, including: The Criminalization of Immigration: Truth, Lies, Tragedy and Consequences, Social Problems: Finding Solutions, Taking Action; Multiculturalism, Crime, and Criminal Justice.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Preface

    Acknowledgements

    Chapter 1: Trump, Election Fraud And The Attack On The Capitol

    The Certification Of Votes

    Stop The Steal: Trump And Election Fraud

    The Trump Response To The Rigged Election

    The Attack On The Us Capitol

    The Aftermath Of The Insurrection: Congressional Response

    What Does It All Mean And Why Does It Matter?

    Chapter 2: Republicans, Trumpism And Trumpsters

    Context To Trumpism: The History Of The Republican Party

    The Rise Of Trump And Trumpism

    Trumpism Defined

    Trumpsters: A Profile

    Trumpsters As A Cult

    Chapter 3: Trump, Trumpsters And Cults

    Overview Of Cults

    Different Types Of Cults

    Why People Join Cults

    Is Trump A Cult Leader?

    Qanon: Cult Or Something Else?

    Are Trumpsters Cult Followers?

    Conclusion

    Chapter 4: Trump, Trumpsters And White Supremacists

    The Rise Of White Supremacist Groups

    White Nationalism Vs. White Supremacy Defined

    The Alt-Right Movement And White Supremacy/Nationalism

    White Supremacy And The Trump Administration

    Proud Boys, Boogaloo Bois, And Other White Supremacy Trump Supporters

    White Supremacy Groups And The Violence At The Us Capitol

    Making Sense of White Supremacists and Trump Supporters

    Chapter 5: The Christian Right As Trumpsters

    The Christian Right Defined

    A Brief History Of The Christian Right

    The Contemporary Christian Right

    Christian Right Topics Of Importance

    The Christian Left

    The Christian Right As Trumpsters

    Chapter 6: Trumpsters As Nazis

    How Tribes Form: Trust In Social Relationships

    World War I: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, And Nationalism

    The Rise Of Nazism And Hitler In Germany

    The Debate About Trump And Hitler

    Chapter 7: How Trumpism And Trumpsters Have Changed Social Life In America

    Sorting, Separatism And Social Life

    Why We Are So Angry, Hateful, And Polarized

    Chapter 8: Epilogue

    Update On The January 6th Committee

    Trump And Withholding Of Documents At Mar-A-Lago Resort

    Background To The Case

    Should The DOJ Prosecute Trump If The Evidence Supports An Indictment?

    Efforts Continue To Promote The Big Lie

    Trump Is Firmly In Control Of The Republican Party

    The Republican Backpedal

    Lessons Learned From The Trump Presidency

    Notes

    References

    Index

Reviews
Reviews
  • Everyday People provides a fresh and much-needed sociological voice for understanding the societal context that gave rise to Trumpism and provides a clear analysis of our current cultural and political divides


    — Charles Crawford, Western Michigan University


    Everyday People provides a valuable supplement to political and psychological analyses of Trumpism by examining the social contexts that have allowed for its emergence, persistence, and effects on contemporary social life. True to the spirit of sociology, the book explores both social causes and social consequences of Trumpsters while asking how the movement is both similar and distinct within the context of U.S. social history.


    — Deborah Lowry, University of Montevallo


Features
Features
  • 10/11/23, Faculti, Bob McNamara examines the appeal of Trump as a president and explains why so many people voted for him in the first place.

    Link: https://faculti.net/everyday-people-understanding-the-rise-of-trump-supporters/

    • Demonstrates how a strong base of support for public figures can and does impact social life in profound and significant ways
    • Explores how actions during the Trump administration have reshaped the fabric of American society
    • Discusses the growing sense of animosity and polarization between political groups and their general distrust of the government, social institutions, and each other


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