JOURNAL ARTICLE

When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s.

  • Published In: Foreign Affairs, 2024, v. 103, n. 6. P. 181 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MATHEWS, JESSICA T. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s" explores the roots of Donald Trump's appeal and the "Make America Great Again" movement in the early 1990s. It delves into the collapse of Reaganism, the rise of figures like David Duke, Patrick Buchanan, and Ross Perot, and the role of right-wing influencers like Rush Limbaugh. Another book by Richard Slotkin examines American myths and their influence on contemporary culture wars, linking Trump's appeal to ethnonationalist racism, insurrectionist views of the Founding, and frontier-style vigilantism. The article provides a nuanced analysis of the political landscape of the early 1990s and its impact on present-day politics. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Affairs. 2024/11, Vol. 103, Issue 6, p181
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0015-7120
  • Accession Number:180421938
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