Hillstrom, Laurie Collier

Though useful, the book focuses on events in the United States before the 2020 election and the widespread rollout of vaccines. It examines social, political, and economic issues rather than medical and clinical information. Those seeking current information about the pandemic and its effects around the world will need to consult other sources for supplemental information.

To understand this period and the impact of nativist, white supremacist movements, Hillstrom’s account (wider-ranging than the title indicates) with its extensive sources offers readers essential background and an objective, substantiated perspective.

The #MeToo issues show no signs of dissipating, and a reliable reference on the topic will benefit patrons interested in learning more.

Series authors Kevin Hillstrom (McCarthyism and the Communist Threat) and Laurie Collier Hillstrom (American Indian Removal and the Trail to Wounded Knee) divide this volume into three sections...