The Rise and Fall of Modern American Conservatism : A Short History /

Show other versions (1)

The Rise and Fall of Modern American Conservatism tells the gripping story of perhaps the most significant political force of our time through the lives and careers of six leading figures at the heart of the movement. David Farber traces the history of modern conservatism from its revolt against New...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Farber, David, 1956-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Woodstock : Princeton University Press, 2012.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Conservatism.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Ideologies > Conservatism & Liberalism.
Conservatisme > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siecle.
Conservatism > United States > History > 20th century.
United States.
History.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:The Rise and Fall of Modern American Conservatism tells the gripping story of perhaps the most significant political force of our time through the lives and careers of six leading figures at the heart of the movement. David Farber traces the history of modern conservatism from its revolt against New Deal liberalism, to its breathtaking resurgence under Ronald Reagan, to its spectacular defeat with the election of Barack Obama. Farber paints vivid portraits of Robert Taft, William F. Buckley Jr., Barry Goldwater, Phyllis Schlafly, Ronald Reagan, and George W. Bush. He shows how.
Item Description:Originally published: 2010.
Physical Description:1 online resource (312 pages).
ISBN:9781400834297

Similar Items