Michael Parenti is an internationally known, award-winning author and lecturer. He is one of the nation’s leading progressive political analysts. His highly informative and entertaining books and talks have reached a wide range of audiences in North America and abroad. One of the ideas he has investigated and written about is “superpatriotism,” which is also the title of his 2004 book on the subject. The book, full of wisdom, as well as, values and ethics, explores how hype, fear, and mindless flag-waving are supplanting informed debate, commitment to democracy, and real patriotism.
