Arguments about whether distinctive features of American society, culture, political structure, economic system, or population account for the relative weakness of American radicalism have engaged historians, sociologists, and political scientists for decades
The Communist Party, one of America's largest and longest lasting radical groups, offers many lessons about how radical political groups can take advantage of - or squander - their opportunities. This title focuses on the theme of American exceptionalism and problems that America's capitalist society raised for Marxism and other radical groups.