This book gives good coverage of it.s subject, but is biased from start to finish. It is also inconsistant. First it claims Thompson is working long hours and struggling to get by, and then it has him traveling endlessly with the Klan and spending all kinds of money on it.Thompson has a lot of personal turmoil in his life due to the death of his son, marital problems, and alcoholism. He finds a feeling of self importance as a Klan leader and quits when the thrill wears off. Did he ever really believe in the Klan or was it a form of escapism from his personal problems? Worth Weller makes it plain from the start that he isn't sympathetic to right wing political movements. He seems to think the social problems the KKK confronts are in the Klan's imagination. Even if you don't agree with the Klan's solutions or approach, anti-white discrimination, racial tension, and government corruption are very real major problems that concern all Americans.

I spent a year in the American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Brad Thompson and Jeff Berry are both friends of mine. this book is the first of many to soon appear about their activities. do not believe what the media or self-appointed civil righrs groups tell you. Read several books about the history of the KKK and then judge for yourself. make an informed decision. The really dangerous minds are not the ones you see in white sheets, but the ones you will never see in white shirts. This is a must read for Klansmen, and anti-kkk opposition

Under the Hood: Unmasking the Modern Ku Klux Klan presents a well-written and yet chillling look at what temptation can lead otherwise rational human beings to do. Weller vividly describes what led Brad Thompson, a father saddened by the death of his son, to seek solace in what Thompson believed to be the power of the Ku Klux Klan. Thompson eventually became disillusioned with the KKK and left his mask behind. This book is an important one in that the author thought deeply about how he wished to portray his subjects and gives an accurate description of the history and movement of the Ku Klux Klan.

This book was informative, with numerous photographs to illustrate the lives of the Mayans in Chiapas today. The problem is that the writing was mediocre, and apparently untouched by an editor who could have spiced up the incrediblly interesting findings. Also, many of the photos were not deliberately framed; however, I do appreciate their inclusion in "Conflict in Chiapas...". I am thankful to be privy to the images seen by Worth Weller, as he was lucky enough to experience these rare photo opportunities.

I would especially recommend this book to younger readers, as it is fairly short and an easy read. For a detailed account of this book, see Review #1.

Conflict In Chiapas: Understanding The Modern Mayan World is a description and analysis of the conflict between the Mexican government and the Zapatista rebels. Author Worth Weller reveals what is at the heart of the violence in Chiapas; who the Zapatistas are and what their mission is; how their rebellion affects the lives of the women of Chiapas; why political differences in Mexico are still settled with bloodshed; what the role the U.S. government has in this violent struggle; nonviolent solutions to this conflict and who should implement them; and similarities existent among the issues faced by the Maya of southern Mexico and the indigenous people within the United States. Conflict in Chiapas is highly recommended, informative reading for students of Mexican history and culture, Native American studies, and America's role and participation in Mexico's on-going internal conflict.