Allegiance to Liberty: The Changing Face of Patriots, Militias & Political Violence in America - Political Science Book for History Buffs & Current Affairs Readers" （注：原书名为政治类书籍标题，已保持核心关键词不变，添加了书籍分类和使用场景描述）

This provocative volume explores how and why the word "patriot" has been appropriated by those who fight against the U.S. government―sometimes advocating violence in support of their goals.Today, as in the past, some "patriot" groups in America long for a return to traditional values and believe it is their duty to stop an intrusive government from whittling away at the freedoms that define the United States. This book looks at the origins and current activities of such groups through an exploration of the dual nature of the patriot in American mythos―the unquestioning lover of the country and its policies versus the man or woman who places the founding principle of limited government above all else. Focusing on contemporary patriot groups and their impact on U.S. society, the work offers insights into factors that have contributed to the rise of such groups in the past that are again manifesting themselves. It explores the groups' motivations and justifications and shows how these groups use the emotionally powerful sentiment of patriotism to agitate for change and promote political violence. Perhaps most significant for readers is a discussion of the beliefs that divide the American public today as reflected in the ideologies of patriot groups―and what this means for the future.