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1) George
Pub. Date
[1995-2001]
Physical Description
7 volumes : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Description
xv, 352 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"For 167 years, The New York Times has been in the forefront of political reporting. This fascinating book, edited by the illustrious Andrew Rosenthal, captures the sweep and scope of the newspaper's unparalleled coverage. In today's turbulent world, The New York Times's political reporting is more relevant than ever--not only for the news itself, but because of the paper's high-profile advocacy for the freedom of the press. This anthology explores...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Description
xi, 287 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Mark A. Smith provocatively argues that religion is not nearly the unchanging conservative influence in American politics that we have come to think it is. In fact, in the long run, religion is best understood as responding to changing political and cultural values rather than shaping them. Smith makes his case by charting five contentious issues in America's history: slavery, divorce, homosexuality, abortion, and women's rights. For each, he shows...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Description
326 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this timely, carefully reasoned social history of the United States, the New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and God Is Not One places today's heated culture wars within the context of a centuries-long struggle of right versus left and religious versus secular to reveal how, ultimately, liberals always win. Though they may seem to be dividing the country irreparably, today's heated cultural and political battles between right...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Description
294 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The veteran journalist exposes the practices of opposition research to reveal how political leaders use their influence to shape public opinion, connecting popular misconceptions to strategic smear campaigns that have influenced voters.
"Behind most major political stories there is an agenda: To destroy an idea or the people advancing it. Maybe you watched someone on the news report that Donald Trump is a racist misogynist, read that Hillary Clinton...
Author
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Description
xiv, 449 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
In his first book, Senator Santorum articulates the humane vision that he believes must inform an effective and just public policy. At the heart of genuine conservatism lies an appreciation for the civic bonds that unite a community. Santorum demonstrates how such an approach to political, social, and economic problems offers the most promise for those on the margin of life: the poor, the vulnerable, and minorities who have often been excluded from...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Description
xviii, 254 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In 2012, actress Stacey Dash posted a tweet that changed her life. Up until that moment, Dash had lived a typical Hollywood life: Best known for playing Dionne in the 1995 teen classic Clueless, Dash had close friends in the upper echelons of the movie and music industries-and she had an Obama bumper sticker on the back of her BMW. But in 2012, sick of being disappointed by the Obama White House and growing more certain of her conservative beliefs,...
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Description
viii, 328 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
There is no better record of events then the New York Times and now, The Times of the Seventies captures the history, culture, and personalities of the decade through hundreds of hand-selected articles and compelling original commentary in this unique and fascinating book.
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Part one of an investigation into the deep political divisions and bitter polarization that grew during the Obama presidency. The film examines how President Obama's promise of change and unity collided with racial and political realities. Part two of an investigation into the deep divisions and bitter polarization that grew during the Obama presidency. The film examines racial tensions in America, the war for control of the GOP, and the growing dysfunction...
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