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The Conscience of a Conservative (James Madison Library in American Politics)

by Barry Goldwater

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Synopses & Reviews

Review:

The new takes what might be called the 'anti-fusionist' side in the Goldwater wars...continues to be read today because it isn't a political tract, a soulless campaign book of the sort generated by every other modern presidential effort.

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"For a man who proudly described himself as "simple," Barry Goldwater remains a historical puzzle." Angus Burgin, The New York Sun

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The book lays out, clearly and succinctly, [Goldwater's] uncompromising views. Goldwater held freedom as the highest value in American society: freedom from law, freedom from government, freedom from anybody else's vision but your own. You can argue with him on the particulars, but there's something compelling about his quintessentially American notion of self-reliance.

Review:

Praise for the original edition: "Goldwater's conservatism is not isolationism, nor is it a cold-blooded commitment to the 'haves' as against the 'have-nots.' It is the creed of a fighter who has both a warm heart and a clear mind.
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About the Author

Barry M. Goldwater (1909-1998) was a five-term U.S. senator from Arizona whose 1964 campaign for president is credited with reviving American conservatism. His books include "With No Apologies" and a memoir, "Goldwater". CC Goldwater is the granddaughter of Barry Goldwater and the producer of the HBO documentary "Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater"
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Table of Contents

General Editor's Introduction vii

Foreword by George F. Will ix

Preface xxi

Chapter 1: The Conscience of a Conservative 1

Chapter 2: The Perils of Power 7

Chapter 3: States' Rights 17

Chapter 4: And Civil Rights 25

Chapter 5: Freedom for the Farmer 33

Chapter 6: Freedom for Labor 39

Chapter 7: Taxes and Spending 53

Chapter 8: The Welfare State 63

Chapter 9: Some Notes on Education 71

Chapter 10: The Soviet Menace 81

Afterword by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. 121

Index 139

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780691131177
Author:
Goldwater, Barry
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Foreword:
Will, George F.
Editor:
Goldwater, CC
Author:
Wilentz, Sean
Author:
Goldwater, CC
Author:
Will, George F.
Author:
Kennedy, Robert F.
Author:
Goldwater, Barry M.
Location:
Princeton
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Conservatism
Subject:
Political Ideologies - Conservatism & Liberalism
Subject:
Political Science and International Relations
Subject:
Political philosophy
Subject:
American history
Subject:
Conservatism -- United States.
Subject:
United States Politics and government.
Copyright:
2007
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
James Madison Library in American Politics
Publication Date:
March 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
8 x 4.75 in
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