Echoes of McCarthyism: Free Speech and Authoritarian Tactics

This chapter explores the historical context of McCarthyism, focusing on Senator Joseph McCarthy's actions in the 1950s amidst Cold War fears of communism. It highlights the threats to free speech that emerged from the campaign against supposed traitors and draws parallels to current challenges in academic discourse.

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