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The Assault on Reason (Abridged)

by Al Gore

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An indictment of the Bush-led radical Right's disdain for the principles of reasoned decision-making, and a reckoning with the degradation of the public sphere that facilitates their rule of unreason.

Review:

"'As scathing as it is meticulous, Gore's treatise on reason juggernauts its way through the Bush administration, never even needing to include the controversial nature of Bush's presidential elections. He identifies the growing concentration of power in the executive branch virtually ignored by mainstream media. Drawing on the great political philosophers of history and his lengthy career in government, Gore contends that the loss of a genuine public forum in the age of radio and television has led to the decay of democracy. He delivers a serious critique of the United States tempered by hope and faith in the restoration of checks and balances. The articulated venom of Gore's words can be heard in Patton's voice as he narrates. He reads with an intensity that makes this already engaging prose compelling. Patton maintains a distinct smooth and edgy voice, but maintains a cadence that reminds listeners of Gore's own speaking mannerisms. In quoting historical figures, Patton's voice is distinct but not haughty or pompous. The combination of Patton's performance and Gore's words make this an impressive audiobook. Simultaneous release with the Penguin Press hardcover. (June)' Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)"

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About the Author

Former Vice President Al Gore is currently the chairman of both Current TV and Generational Investment Management. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1976 and the U.S. Senate in 1984 and 1990, and served eight years as vice president of the United States, from 1993 to 2000. He is the author of the 1992 bestseller Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit. He lives with his wife, Tipper, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780143142157

Author:

Gore, Al

Publisher:

Penguin Audiobooks

Read by:

Patton, Will

Read:

Patton, Will

Author:

Gore, Albert, Jr.

Subject:

Essays

Subject:

Government - U.S. Government

Subject:

Government - National

Subject:

Fear

Subject:

Democracy

Subject:

Audiobooks

Subject:

United States Politics and government.

Subject:

Politics-United States Politics

Copyright:

2007

Edition Description:

CD-Audio

Abridged:

Y

Publication Date:

20070631

Binding:

COMPACT DISC

Grade Level:

from 12

Language:

English

Pages:

10

Dimensions:

5.80x5.32x1.55 in. .54 lbs.

Media Run Time:

600

Age Level:

from 18

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Product details 10 pages Penguin Audiobooks - 2010-09-27 English 9780143142157 Reviews:

"Publishers Weekly Review" by Publishers Weekly, "'As scathing as it is meticulous, Gore's treatise on reason juggernauts its way through the Bush administration, never even needing to include the controversial nature of Bush's presidential elections. He identifies the growing concentration of power in the executive branch virtually ignored by mainstream media. Drawing on the great political philosophers of history and his lengthy career in government, Gore contends that the loss of a genuine public forum in the age of radio and television has led to the decay of democracy. He delivers a serious critique of the United States tempered by hope and faith in the restoration of checks and balances. The articulated venom of Gore's words can be heard in Patton's voice as he narrates. He reads with an intensity that makes this already engaging prose compelling. Patton maintains a distinct smooth and edgy voice, but maintains a cadence that reminds listeners of Gore's own speaking mannerisms. In quoting historical figures, Patton's voice is distinct but not haughty or pompous. The combination of Patton's performance and Gore's words make this an impressive audiobook. Simultaneous release with the Penguin Press hardcover. (June)' Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)"