The Next American Civil War: The Populist Revolt Against the Liberal Elite - Softcover

Harris, Lee

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9780230114234: The Next American Civil War: The Populist Revolt Against the Liberal Elite

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ISBN 10: 0230114237 ISBN 13: 9780230114234

Publisher: Palgrave, 2011

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Americans have always challenged the definition of liberty. Harris argues that this debate is good and necessary, and that the new populist revolt must be taken seriously. A masterly work that weaves current events with philosophical investigation, The Next American Civil War rethinks Americans' most elemental ideas of freedom.

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Praise for "The Next American Civil War" Praise for "The Suicide of Reason" Praise for "Civilization and Its Enemies" "The Next American Civil War is an intellectual defense of a rebellion against intellectuals." --Commentary"Lee Harris examines this critical juncture in American history and offers some back-to-basics advice on preserving our unprecedented spirit of liberty and exceptional national character." --Pajamas Media"Harris's book is so engaging that it is difficult to put down, and its haunting assessments make it difficult for a reader to sleep at night. He deserves praise for raising serious questions." --The New York Times Book Review on The Suicide of Reason"[A] startlingly original and visionary work, Civilization and Its Enemies aims at nothing less than providing the vocabulary and theory for political thinking post-al-Qaida." --Salon on Civilization and Its Enemies "The Next American Civil War" is an intellectual defense of a rebellion against intellectuals. "Commentary" Lee Harris examines this critical juncture in American history and offers some back-to-basics advice on preserving our unprecedented spirit of liberty and exceptional national character. "Pajamas Media" Harris's book is so engaging that it is difficult to put down, and its haunting assessments make it difficult for a reader to sleep at night. He deserves praise for raising serious questions. "The New York Times Book Review on The Suicide of Reason" [A] startlingly original and visionary work, "Civilization and Its Enemies" aims at nothing less than providing the vocabulary and theory for political thinking post-al-Qaida. "Salon on Civilization and Its Enemies"" ""Praise for "The Next American Civil War" ""The Next American Civil War" is an intellectual defense of a rebellion against intellectuals."--"Commentary""" "Lee Harris examines this critical juncture in American history and offers some back-to-basics advice on preserving our unprecedented spirit of liberty and exceptional national character."--"Pajamas Media"Praise for "The Suicide of Reason" "Harris's book is so engaging that it is difficult to put down, and its haunting assessments make it difficult for a reader to sleep at night. He deserves praise for raising serious questions." --"The New York Times Book Review"Praise for "Civilization and Its Enemies" "[A] startlingly original and visionary work, "Civilization and Its Enemies" aims at nothing less than providing the vocabulary and theory for political thinking post-al-Qaida." -- "Salon"

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'The Next American Civil War is an intellectual defense of a rebellion against intellectuals.' - Commentary

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