Political Theory & Ideology, Communism, U.S. Politics in the Post Cold-War Era, United States History - 20th Century - 1945 to 2000, Sociology, U.S. Politics - History, Public Affairs & Policies, U.S. Politics - General & Miscellaneous
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"Why does the right dominate debates on crime, family values, and economic freedom? Why does the left defend such arbitrary and divisive aspects of affirmative action, while equivocating on questions of ecology and political empowerment for young people? The answer, Cummings believes, is that too many progressives have avoided politically sensitive issues, condemning themselves to intellectual atrophy and political ineffectiveness." "Cummings clearly is not an advocate for the "self-serving, hypocritical right." But he contends that the left handicaps itself with political correctness, and that frank analysis of taboo topics requires us to move beyond the traditional dichotomy of left and right. With passion and rigor, he argues for a transformation of U.S. culture and institutions that will enable individuals to pursue their vital interests without impinging on the rights of others and undermining the public good."--BOOK JACKET.Editorials
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The reason that the right dominates debates on crime, family values, and economic freedom while the left defends diversionary policies such as affirmative actions and equivocates on ecology and the political empowerment of the young, argues Cummings (political science, U. of Colorado) is that too many progressives have avoided politically sensitive issues, thus condemning themselves to intellectual atrophy and political ineffectiveness. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
May 31, 2001
Publisher
Boulder, Colo. : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2001.
Pages
339
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781555878634