social policy

The authors argue that globalists and socialists at the United Nations and in the US government are trying to dilute national sovereignty, undermine democratic values, and mandate the transfer of wealth to third world countries, and therefore create a "global governance.".

Examines the rise of movement conservatism in the U.S., defined by the author as a network of people and institutions that extends far beyond what is normally considered political life; contends that Republican conservatism is the result of white backlash against the civil rights movement; and argues that the drastic economic inequality that has developed in the U.S. since the 1980s is in direct correlation to political partisanship.

Readings and discussion questions present conflicting points of view on various aspects of welfare.

Provides a comprehensive analysis of the faith-based initiatives of President George W. Bush during his administration through interviews with a number of Washington insiders; and examines how infighting between various factions within government ultimately sabotaged Bush's efforts.

Presents the beliefs and reflections of President Clinton concerning the country's future goals and direction by focusing on three main themes-opportunity, responsibility, and community.

Examines President Lyndon B. Johnson's proposal for social advances and domestic improvement known as the Great Society, focusing on efforts to fight poverty through a program of community activism, worker training, education, health and legal services, and civil rights, and discussing how the financial drain of the Vietnam War affected the poverty initiatives.