Find a copy in the library
Finding libraries that hold this item...
Details
Document Type: | Book |
---|---|
All Authors / Contributors: |
Howard Fineman |
ISBN: | 9781400065448 1400065445 |
OCLC Number: | 166380149 |
Description: | 306 pages ; 25 cm |
Contents: | Introduction: For the sake of argument -- Who is a person? -- Who is an American? -- The role of faith -- What can we know and say? -- The limits of individualism -- Who judges the law? -- Debt and the dollar -- Local v. national authority -- Presidential power -- The terms of trade -- War and diplomacy -- The environment -- A fair, "more perfect" union. |
Responsibility: | Howard Fineman. |
Abstract:
Political journalist Howard Fineman mixes scenes from the campaign trail with forays into 400 years of American history, to show that every debate, from our nation's founding to the present day, is rooted in one of thirteen arguments that--thankfully--defy resolution. It is the very process of never-ending argument, he explains, that defines us, inspires us, and keeps us free. At a time when most public disagreement seems shrill and meaningless, Fineman makes a cogent case for nurturing the real American dialogue. Whether it's the environment, international trade, interpreting law, Congress vs. the president, or reformers vs. elites, these are the issues that galvanized the Founding Fathers and should still inspire our leaders, thinkers, and citizens. "Argument is strength, not weakness," says Fineman. "As long as we argue, there is hope, and as long as there is hope, we will argue."--Publisher description.
Reviews
User-contributed reviews
Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers.
Be the first.
Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers.
Be the first.


Tags
Add tags for "The thirteen American arguments : enduring debates that define and inspire our country".
All user tags (1)
View most popular tags as: tag list
| tag cloud
View most popular tags as:
tag list
| tag cloud
- Colbert Report (by 1 person)
- 1 items are tagged withColbert Report
Similar Items
Related Subjects:(8)
- National characteristics, American.
- United States -- Politics and government.
- Political culture -- United States.
- United States -- Civilization.
- Civilization.
- Political culture.
- Politics and government
- United States.
User lists with this item (3)
- cheap ugg boots(11 items)
by lllailll8@gmail.com updated 2012-12-10
- Colbert Report Books From Past Seasons(84 items)
by caren.lamblin updated 2012-03-15
- Things to Check Out(5 items)
by raalva01 updated 2010-08-20