books about: liberalism     books:     Liberalism      Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning Jonah Goldberg Doubleday, 2008 Finally Someone Has Documented the Link between Wilson's "Progressive" Ideas and Fascism First of all, allow me to say that I have purchased and read this book -- something I believe few, if any, of the negative reviewers have done. This is an important work, tracing the intellectual development of the idea that the all-powerful people's State ...             The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule Thomas Frank Metropolitan Books, 2008 A Smart Defense of Liberalism What I like about this book and its author is that he can state a case for liberalism and government that creates a framework for intelligent discussion as to the clash between the free markets and central government. In the extreme, this is the division between ...             Ted, White, and Blue: The Nugent Manifesto Ted Nugent Regnery Publishing, 2008 Straight from the Motor-City Madman comes the wildest, most politically incorrect book yet. In The Nugent Manifesto , rocker/hunter extraordinaire Ted Nugent is taking aim and setting his sights on our country. In his trademark unapologetic style, Nugent will praise God, guns, and red-blooded, full-throated Americanism against pantywaist ...             What's the Matter with Kansas?: How Conservatives Won the Heart of America Thomas Frank Holt Paperbacks, 2005 Another native supporter I just want to say that this book is completely on target and right about the political mindset of Kansas citizens in addition to almost every other right-winged American. I should know -- I used to live in Kansas. Luckily, I spent most of my life growing up in NY ...             Mike's Election Guide 2008 Michael Moore Grand Central Publishing, 2008 Moore Gets It...Again Once again, Michael Moore exposes the truth of this election, and throws the punches many Democrats are afraid to throw. Every American concerned about the future of the country needs to read this book before November 4th.             The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream Barack Obama Three Rivers Press, 2007 I used to be a Republican until reading this book! Just pure, from the heart, quality work from a true patriot of the United States. Don't judge this man until you read what he believes. I was a diehard Republican until giving him a chance. I'm so glad I made the decision to read this fine work. Go Obama!             Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Social Movement in History Is Restoring Grace, Justice, and Beauty to the ... Paul Hawken Penguin (Non-Classics), 2008 A book full of hope This is a wonderfully documented guide about groups working for social justice and for bringing balance and restoring our planet's seriously damaged environment. Among many issues, Paul Hawken tells us that fighting for those important objectives, ideology or ...             America Alone: The End of the World As We Know It Mark Steyn Regnery Publishing, 2008 Unlike statistics, hard numbers don't lie I don't recommend reading this book as a night time reader - it is too scary! Unlike most books that use statistics to justify their point, Mr. Steyn presents numbers from various nations and demographic subsets that are revealing for the future of Western Europe and ...             The Wealth of Nations (Bantam Classics) Adam Smith Bantam Classics, 2003 Surprisingly readable If you have any interest at all in Economics, you'll want to go to the source. This is the source. Adam Smith lays the groundwork for the study of Economics in this very readable treatise. Though he is discussing 18th century Britain, the topics he discusses have ...             The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite Candidate David Freddoso Regnery Publishing, 2008 Quentin's Review The book is a must read for anyone wanting to know the true facts about Barack Obama. The author has done a commendable job in researching the background of Barack Obama, particularly his time spent in South Chicago, his questionable friends, his padding the pockets of ...             The Predator State: How Conservatives Abandoned the Free Market and Why Liberals Should Too James Galbraith Free Press, 2008 I love this book Searing insights into neoclassical economics (the academic standard),past conservative economic policies, and liberal acquiesence to the conservative mantra of free markets. This book is a must (so are all good commentaries)even for those that profess ignorance of ...             Crazies to the Left of Me, Wimps to the Right: How One Side Lost Its Mind and the Other Lost Its Nerve Bernard Goldberg HarperCollins, 2007 Don't judge this book by its title. When this book first was published, I decided that I pretty much knew Goldberg's positions on most of the issues and having read "Bias" didn't think "Crazies..." could add any additional ballast. Boy was I wrong. Fortunately I was going to take a car trip and needed a ...             One Man's America: The Pleasures and Provocations of Our Singular Nation George Will Crown Forum, 2008 Another Great Collection of Writings from Will This is the eighth collection of George Will's columns and other writings. The book is a great series of reflections on American life from 2002 to 2008. "One Man's America" is a treasure trove of columns on historical figures, politics, history, the culture, sports ...             Women's Voices, Feminist Visions: Classic and Contemporary Readings Susan M. Shaw, Janet Lee McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2005 Excellent textbook for Intro to Women's Studies I love this anthology for many reasons and find it ideal for an Intro level WS class. Each chapter begins with an introduction that summarizes the readings and puts them in a context. I expect the intros to be a little overwhelming for my students, but then we take ...             Why We're Not Emergent: By Two Guys Who Should Be Kevin DeYoung, Ted Kluck Moody Publishers, 2008 Balanced and thought provoking DeYoung and Kluck do an excellent job of asking tough questions about the Emergent movement, and yet they do it in a way that is representative of the faith they confess. More congregants need to be asking their leaders... "just where are you leading us?" 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