Abstract
Two sociologists reflect on nearly 4 decades of living in Arizona, which has emerged as a center of reactionary politics. Draconian immigration policies are contextualized with a gun culture, demographic shifts, and a mass media emphasis on fear. Comparisons with the national crime and social control agenda are offered.
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