The Life and Lies of Paul Crouch : Communist, Opportunist, Cold War Snitch / Gregory S. Taylor.

Author/creator Taylor, Gregory S. author.
Format Book
PublicationGainesville, FL : University Press of Florida, [2014]
Copyright Date©2014
Description326 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LanguageText in English.
LCCN 2013038959
ISBN9780813049205
ISBN0813049202

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E748.C949 T39 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold