The Conservative Tradition in AmericaThis comprehensive account identifies different strands of conservative thought while it analyzes the current state and future prospects of conservatism. |
Contents
The Emergence of Contemporary American Conservatism | 1 |
The Problem of Defining Conservatism | 21 |
The Ten Most Important Beliefs of Conservatism | 45 |
The Classical Roots of Conservative Thought | 65 |
The Historical Development of American Conservatism | 81 |
The Competing Conservative Traditions in America | 117 |
The Directions of Contemporary American Conservatism | 145 |
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