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Gr 7-10 Giblin includes considerable information about McCarthy's background and earlier career, but devotes most of the book to his election to the Senate and use of intimidation and smear tactics to gain enormous political power before his eventual public disgrace and early, alcohol-related death. The author provides limited background and context about the public fear of communism, but his main focus is on McCarthy's actions and the damage they did to innocent people and organizations. He includes extensive detail about McCarthy's campaigns and Senate hearings, which occasi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Having already explored the lives of Hitler (The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler, rev. 5/02) and John Wilkes Booth (Good Brother, Bad Brother, rev. 5/05), Giblin has selected another villain, Wisconsin senator Joseph McCarthy, as his latest biographical subject. From an early age, Joe displayed lots of admirable qualities—hard work, personal charm, dedication, and ambition. But as McCarthy tasted political power—first as a judge, then as a senator—he used these gifts to underm...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Giblin describes how, from an early age, McCarthy displayed admirable qualities--hard work, dedication, and ambition. But as he tasted political ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

An engaging portrait of a fascinating, if repugnant, figure. Reading about Joseph McCarthy is made more interesting by the fact th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More