The first truly empirical examination of American conservatism, this book provides an important counterweight in a debate which has been, until now, heavily dominated by ideological conservatives. Arguing that many of the social, political, and economic underpinnings of conservative dogma do not stand the test of close scrutiny, Vedlitz clearly articulates the underlying assumptions of conservative policy and evaluates their validity for American politics and society. A book for both liberals and conservatives alike, "Conservative Mythology and Public Policy in America" offers a timely challenge to widely held views about the impact of conservatism on U.S. public policy.
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The first truly empirical examination of American conservatism, this book provides an important counterweight in a debate which has been, until now, heavily dominated by ideological conservatives. Arguing that many of the social, political, and economic underpinnings of conservative dogma do not stand the test of close scrutiny, Vedlitz clearly articulates the underlying assumptions of conservative policy and evaluates their validity for American politics and society. A book for both liberals and conservatives alike, "Conservative Mythology and Public Policy in America" offers a timely challenge to widely held views about the impact of conservatism on U.S. public policy.
Imprint | Praeger Publishers Inc |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 1988 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | November 1988 |
Authors | Arnold Vedlitz |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 184 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-275-92641-0 |
Barcode | 9780275926410 |
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LSN | 0-275-92641-9 |