liberalism

Traces the history and evolution of Amsterdam, portraying the constant battle to keep the sea at bay, its liberalism and tolerance, and place as home to both religious dissidents and radical thinkers, as well as the first great global corporation.

Examines the rise of neoliberal militarism from the early 1970s to the present and its destructive impact on democratic practices, economic policies, notions of citizenship, race relations, and gender norms by focusing on how these changes affect the Chicana community and cultural production.

Chronicles the history of the Western nations and discusses how Western civilization was discovered, the major events that shaped its history, and the challenges that it will face in the twenty-first century.

"[The author] offers a . . . history of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders--popularly known as the Kerner Commission. Convened by President Lyndon Johnson after riots in Newark and Detroit left dozens dead and thousands injured, the commission issued a report in 1968 that attributed the unrest to 'white racism' and called for aggressive new programs to end racism and poverty. 'Our nation is moving toward two societies,' they warned, 'one black, and one white--separate and unequal.' Fifty years later, [the author] draws on official records, never-before-seen private papers, and interviews with key players to offer an . . . account of the Kerner Commission's work and its . . . legacies"--Provided by publisher.

"An inside look at the secretive world of elite philanthropists--and how they're quietly wielding ever more power to shape American life in ways both good bad"--Provided by publisher.

"In this timely, carefully reasoned social history of the United States, places today's heated culture wars within the context of a centuries-long struggle of right vs. left and religious vs. secular to reveal how, ultimately, liberals always win."--OCLC.

Examines how the history and politics of the 1960s have influenced and shaped the political landscape today. Highlights the life and political career of the author.

Sociologist Arlie Hochschild embarks on a journey to the "red" states after being raised in her liberal hometown of Berkeley, California, hoping to find common ground amongst opposing political views.

"From the editor-at-large of Breitbart.com, a timely and compelling look at how liberals use bullying toward their opponents on today's top political issues"--.

Compares Islamic fundamentalism to Nazism and Communism, decrying intellectual apologists for terrorism, and calls for a worldwide push to bring secular democracy to Islamic nations while criticizing George W. Bush's approach.