political and social views

Sixteen essays apply philosophy to Bob Dylan's work, life, and worldview, exploring such topics as women, honesty and freedom, Christianity, and personal identity.

Former Nixon counsel John Dean presents an indictment of the Bush-Cheney administration, charging that the secrecy under which the Bush White House is operating is undemocratic and symptomatic that scandal is brewing. He cites what he sees as the exploitation of 9/11, the suppression of the rights and liberties of foreigners, U.S. aggression in Iraq, and other actions he says are far worse than Watergate.

Controversial television journalist Bill O'Reilly discusses the state of America at the end of the twentieth century, commenting on such topics as class, sex, the media, parents, celebrity, politics, race, religion, and several other subjects.

Presents a rhetorical analysis of the Truman Doctrine speech, which was addressed to Congress on March 12, 1947, and analyzes the influences on the speech's content and delivery, the impact it had on foreign policy, and other related topics.

Discusses the legacy of Ronald Reagan's presidency, arguing that despite people's nostalgia for his time in office, he destroyed the American way of life by initiating unsustainable economic policies while pioneering the use of divisive issues to distract everyday citizens.

Analyzes the ideas of Mao Tse-tung, describing how his thought progressed throughout the years and the impact he had on Chinese politics, society, and economics.

A comprehensive overview of Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency with alphabetically arranged entries that profile key members of his administration, and examines crucial events, policies, and issues of the era. Includes a chronology and a selection of primary documents.

Chronicles the secret psychological warfare programs America developed at the height of the Cold War and explains how those propaganda campaigns targeted virtually every country in the free world.

Profiles the political career and policies of former President Ronald Reagan including his negotiations with Gorbachev, his opposition to foreign interventions, and his distrust of big government.

Discusses the politics and rivalry of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.