Them

Description:

In the tradition of Bill Bryson, a fascinating and frequently hilarious look at extremists around the globe, and the conspiracy theory that unites them. Journalist Jon Ronson, the mild-mannered but ironic observer, learns some alarming things about the looking-glass world of them and us. Are the extremists onto something? Or has Ronson become one of Them?

subjects: Bildergerg Group,  Political leadership,  Islamic fundamentalism,  Ku Klux Klan (1915- ),  Radicalism,  Extremisme,  Radicals,  United states, politics and government, 2001-2009,  Elite (social sciences)

People: Noam Chomsky (1928-)

Places: Bohemian Grove (Calif.),  Portugal,  Ruby Ridge (Idaho)