Conservatism in America Since 1930
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Conservatism in America Since 1930 by Gregory L Schneider
Tracing the history of American conservatism from the concerns and ideas of the Old Right, through the Cold War, the Gingrich revolution, and into the present, this book gathers a range of conservative writings and documents showcasing the development of the modern conservative movement.
"Gregory Schneiders Conservatism in American since 1930 is the best collection of conservative writings available todayIncluding every major conservative statement worth reading, this is a book that will be read and reread." -- Donald T. Critchlow,Saint Louis University
"In recent years, historians have discovered just how important an influence conservatism has been in the shaping of modern American culture and politics. Greg Schneider has been in the forefront of that effort, and he now provides us with a fascinating collection of readings that trace the evolution of conservative thought. His thoughtful selection of materials and his instructive commentary bring alive the history of a significant intellectual and political tradition. A first-rate achievement." -- Robert M. Collins,University of Missouri, Columbia
"All the greatsBuckley, Hayek, Kirk, Friedman, Reaganare represented in the fine anthology edited by Gregory L. Schneider, and the gloves occasionally come off" * National Review *
"Liberals and conservatives alike should have no trouble endorsing this anthology from 70 years of the conservative movement in the United States." * Library Journal *
"An ambitious book, chock-full of the learned and provocative writing that characterized the opposition party all throughout the strife-torn 20th century. It is brutally honest about the movement's current predicament." * The American Conservative *
"In recent years, historians have discovered just how important an influence conservatism has been in the shaping of modern American culture and politics. Greg Schneider has been in the forefront of that effort, and he now provides us with a fascinating collection of readings that trace the evolution of conservative thought. His thoughtful selection of materials and his instructive commentary bring alive the history of a significant intellectual and political tradition. A first-rate achievement." -- Robert M. Collins,University of Missouri, Columbia
"All the greatsBuckley, Hayek, Kirk, Friedman, Reaganare represented in the fine anthology edited by Gregory L. Schneider, and the gloves occasionally come off" * National Review *
"Liberals and conservatives alike should have no trouble endorsing this anthology from 70 years of the conservative movement in the United States." * Library Journal *
"An ambitious book, chock-full of the learned and provocative writing that characterized the opposition party all throughout the strife-torn 20th century. It is brutally honest about the movement's current predicament." * The American Conservative *
Gregory L. Schneider is Assistant Professor of History at Emporia State University and author of Cadres for Conservatism: Young Americans for Freedom and the Rise of the Contemporary Right from NYU Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780814797990 |
| ISBN 10 | 0814797997 |
| Title | Conservatism in America Since 1930 |
| Author | Gregory L Schneider |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | New York University Press |
| Year published | 2003-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 452 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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