Oath Keepers: Patriotism and the Edge of Violence in a Right-Wing Antigovernment Group

Sam Jackson

Published by Columbia University Press 2020

Oath Keepers

Patriotism and the Edge of Violence in a Right-Wing Antigovernment Group

Sam Jackson

https://doi.org/10.7312/jack19344

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About this book

Sam Jackson takes readers inside the world of the most prominent antigovernment group in the United States, examining its extensive online presence to discover how it builds support for its goals and actions. He explores how Oath Keepers draws on core American values and pivotal historical moments to cast its adherents as defenders of liberty.

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Jackson Sam :

Sam Jackson is assistant Professor in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany. He has published in Terrorism and Political Violence, among others.Sam Jackson is an assistant professor in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany.

Reviews

D. J. Mulloy, author of Enemies of the State: The Radical Right in America from FDR to Trump:
Jackson provides the most detailed examination of Oath Keepers that we have, developing our understanding of how right-wing extremist groups rhetorically use the past to further their political interests in the present.

Cynthia Miller-Idriss, author of Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far Right:
Jackson’s prescient analysis of antigovernment extremism couldn’t be more timely or important. Oath Keepers is an essential contribution to our understanding of the growing appeal and violent potential of ever-evolving forms of domestic extremism.

Mark Pitcavage, senior research fellow, Center on Extremism, Anti-Defamation League:
Sam Jackson's Oath Keepers is a welcome addition to the sparse literature on right-wing antigovernment extremists in the United States. His concise but compelling examination of one of the major groups in the militia/patriot movement really adds to our understanding of how such groups conceptualize themselves and their cause and how their beliefs translate into action.

J. M. Berger, author of Extremism:
Jackson's meticulous research shines a much-needed light on Oath Keepers—a highly visible but little understood domestic extremist organization. Jackson delves into the complexities of the group’s rhetoric and activities, offering important insights into how extremists frame their appeal for wider audiences. An important text on the movement for years to come.

Kathleen Blee, author of Understanding Racist Activism: Theory, Methods, and Research:
A groundbreaking study of how antigovernment extremism is reaching new audiences with fear-based stories that call supporters to vigilante action. Oath Keepers is a must-read for anyone concerned with this growing threat to the foundations of democratic governance.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
1. Understanding Right- Wing Extremism in the United States Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	9
2. Introducing Oath Keepers Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	29
3. An Operational History of Oath Keepers Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	39
4. The Ongoing Struggle Over Natural Rights Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	65
5. The American Revolution Redux Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	75
6. “No More Free Wacos” Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	91
Conclusion: The Importance of Oath Keepers Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	111
Acknowledgments Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	125
Appendix 1: Data and Methods Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	127
Appendix 2: Oath Keepers’ “Declaration of Orders We Will Not Obey” Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	141
Notes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	149
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	197
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	227

Language: English
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly;
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- Other: 2 b&w illustrations

eBook

Published: October 12, 2020
ISBN: 9780231550314