The Life and Lies of Paul Crouch : Communist, Opportunist, Cold War Snitch / Gregory S. Taylor.
| Author/creator | Taylor, Gregory S. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Gainesville, FL : University Press of Florida, [2014] |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Scope and content | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Language | Text in English. |
| LCCN | 2013038959 |
| ISBN | 9780813049205 |
| ISBN | 0813049202 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E748.C949 T39 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |