A Sociological Analysis of Incipient Totalitarianism in the United States: Uncle Sam Meets Big Brother

Using George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four as a guide for interpreting the role of the American state in the 21st century, this book presents eye-opening and compelling documentary evidence that suggests Orwellian policies have already been implemented by Republicans and Democrats.

Brendan Maguire is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Western Illinois University. He is the author of Introduction to Criminology (1999), as well as numerous articles in Sociological Focus, The Social Science Journal, and Journal of Applied Sociology.