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| Summary |
Taylor traces the life of Paul Crouch (1903-1955), an infamous paid informant for the federal government during the McCarthy era. Taylor not only highlights Crouch's unusual life, but also examines the dangers of ideologues. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: The most dangerous man in America -- Childhood and youth, 1903-1924 -- The Hawaiian Communist League, 1924-1927 -- "Paul Crouch, Bolshevik," 1927-1932 -- District organizer, 1932-1937 -- Questioning communism, 1938-1947 -- "Then came the conversion," 1947-1949 -- Professional informant, 1950-1951 -- Limelight, 1952-1953 -- Atomic secrets, 1953-1954 -- "Let me at him!" 1954 -- "Is Paul Crouch reliable?" 1954 -- "A lonely and despised man," 1955 and beyond. |
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Requires Boundless App. |
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Crouch, Paul, 1903-1955.
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Informers -- United States -- Biography.
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Communists -- United States -- Biography.
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Cold War -- Biography.
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Communism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Anti-communist movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Taylor, Gregory S. Life and lies of Paul Crouch Gainesville : University Press of Florida, [2014] 9780813049205 (DLC) 2013038959 |
| ISBN |
9780813048703 : $29.95 |
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0813048702 : $29.95 |
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