The Essential America

Our Founders and the Liberal Tradition

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book The Essential America by George McGovern, Simon & Schuster
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: George McGovern ISBN: 9780743270786
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publication: July 26, 2004
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Language: English
Author: George McGovern
ISBN: 9780743270786
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication: July 26, 2004
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Language: English

Liberalism is the oldest and most enduring American tradition, a philosophy and way of life we inherited from the Founding Fathers. This is the central idea of The Essential America by George McGovern, America's best-known (and most consistent) liberal.
Referring us to our moral and spiritual foundations, McGovern not only presents a resounding defense of liberalism as "the most practical and hopeful compass to guide the American ship of state" but offers specific proposals for keeping the tradition vibrant.
The Essential America proposes programs for feeding the world's malnourished children. Rather than sending our armies abroad, McGovern spells out policies that confront the causes of terrorism. He proposes cutting our military budget (echoing Dwight D. Eisenhower's powerful warning about the military-industrial complex). He condemns preemptive war, criticizes tax cuts for the rich, and warns against government for the powerful minority.
Americans have traditionally stood for progress, generosity, tolerance, and protection of the needy, McGovern states -- as well as for multi- lateralism in foreign policy and "a decent respect for the opinions of mankind." He reminds us that while creative tension between liberalism and conservatism is the genius of American politics, it is the liberals who have been responsible for every forward step in our national history. They built "the Essential America."

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Liberalism is the oldest and most enduring American tradition, a philosophy and way of life we inherited from the Founding Fathers. This is the central idea of The Essential America by George McGovern, America's best-known (and most consistent) liberal.
Referring us to our moral and spiritual foundations, McGovern not only presents a resounding defense of liberalism as "the most practical and hopeful compass to guide the American ship of state" but offers specific proposals for keeping the tradition vibrant.
The Essential America proposes programs for feeding the world's malnourished children. Rather than sending our armies abroad, McGovern spells out policies that confront the causes of terrorism. He proposes cutting our military budget (echoing Dwight D. Eisenhower's powerful warning about the military-industrial complex). He condemns preemptive war, criticizes tax cuts for the rich, and warns against government for the powerful minority.
Americans have traditionally stood for progress, generosity, tolerance, and protection of the needy, McGovern states -- as well as for multi- lateralism in foreign policy and "a decent respect for the opinions of mankind." He reminds us that while creative tension between liberalism and conservatism is the genius of American politics, it is the liberals who have been responsible for every forward step in our national history. They built "the Essential America."

More books from Simon & Schuster

Cover of the book The Lampshade by George McGovern
Cover of the book The Snow Dragon by George McGovern
Cover of the book A Promise Between Friends by George McGovern
Cover of the book Branded Nation by George McGovern
Cover of the book A Violet Season by George McGovern
Cover of the book The New Kid by George McGovern
Cover of the book Love Child by George McGovern
Cover of the book One in a Billion by George McGovern
Cover of the book Dear Lucy by George McGovern
Cover of the book Who She Was by George McGovern
Cover of the book Every Hidden Thing by George McGovern
Cover of the book Moby-Dick by George McGovern
Cover of the book Design to Grow by George McGovern
Cover of the book Come from Away by George McGovern
Cover of the book It's Only a Movie by George McGovern
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy