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Summary of American Marxism
American Marxism - A Comprehensive Summary Mark distinguishes the origin of this danger — Marxism — as the evil, idealistic philosophy "liable for the subjugation, impoverishment, torment, and demise of untold millions." But he goes further and conveniently labels the specific brand of this threat as "American Marxism": "the application and adaption of center Marxist lessons to American culture and culture." What makes the traditionalists especially perilous is their modern methods of misshaping language, camouflaging their actual expectation with beguiling doublespeak to incapacitate nationalists and work with their plan to generally change this country into something unrecognizable to ...
Caring for Mom and Dad
Explores the programs and policies dependent parents navigated when their own financial resources did not provide adequate support.
The Invention of Surgery
"Bold and compelling... Uniformly excellent, and often wryly amusing."" - The Wall Street Journal "A globetrotting historical adventure, told from the inside of the operating room... Medical writing at its most exhilarating." - Michael Paul Mason "Comprehensively researched, deftly told, and radiating both intellect and passion... Essential reading for anyone interested not only in the history but also in the future of medicine." - Frank Huyler "A history of surgery that is informative, entertaining, and highly readable." Library Journal A fascinating history of the practice of surgery from one of the leading figures in the field, chronicling centuries of scientific breakthroughs by the disc...
Making the American Century
In this volume, a group of distinguished historians revisit and revise many of the chestnuts of American political history. Blurring the boundaries between political, cultural, and economic history, the contributors raise penetrating questions and challenge readers' understanding of the broader narrative of twentieth-century U.S. history.
Chronic Politics
"Funigiello unlocks the puzzle of why the United States has never guaranteed its citizens health security comparable to that enjoyed by people of other first-world nations - and he tells what needs to happen for policy reform to take place. Examining specific episodes in the history of health care financing, he highlights the importance of key individuals in the legislative process, the political haggling involved in shaping a bill, the clash of personalities and agendas that determines its fate, and the extent to which American ideas about fairness are reflected in the result."--BOOK JACKET.
The American Liberal Tradition Reconsidered
Eight prominent scholars consider whether Louis Hartz's interpretation of liberalism in his classic 1955 book should be repudiated or updated, and whether a study of America as a "liberal society" is still a rewarding undertaking.
FDR and Reagan
A sharp analysis of the similarities, differences, and impact of the presidencies of Franklin Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan--two iconic figures representing polar opposites of twentieth century American politics.
No Child Left Behind and the Transformation of Federal Education Policy, 1965-2005
Education is intimately connected to many of the most important and contentious questions confronting American society, from race to jobs to taxes, and the competitive pressures of the global economy have only enhanced its significance. Elementary and secondary schooling has long been the province of state and local governments; but when George W. Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act in 2002, it signaled an unprecedented expansion of the federal role in public education. This book provides the first balanced, in-depth analysis of how No Child Left Behind (NCLB) became law. Patrick McGuinn, a political scientist with hands-on experience in secondary education, explains how this h...
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