This is a review essay, not a book report. Schrecker looks at both the Communist Party USA and the formation of anti-Communist organizations. She also looks at the postwarespionage cases. Relating the work to your other readings and class lectures, ask yourself these questions: How does she view the Communist Party USA . How does she view the groups actively fought against the Communist Party? How does she view the espionage trials and their significanceIs she convincing, given classwork and videos? What does she see as the consequences of "McCarthyism" for the U.S. in terms of its longterm effects on U.S. politics, society and culture.