Culture wars : opposing viewpoints / Mary E. Williams, book editor. [print]

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: San Diego, California : Greenhaven Press, (c)1999.Description: 208 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
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  • unmediated
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  • volume
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HN59.W725.C858 1999
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Contents:
The culture wars reflect the polarization of American society James Davison Hunter -- The culture wars are largely rhetorical Rhys H. Williams -- Christian fundamentalism provokes cultural conflict Virginia Ramey Mollenkott -- Secular confusion provokes cultural conflict Scott M. Morris -- American culture has declined George Roche -- American culture is not in decline Charles Lindholm and John A. Hall -- The 1960s damaged American culture Cal Thomas -- The 1960s benefited American culture Terry H. Anderson -- Popular culture is contributing to America's decline John Leo -- Popular culture reveals America's strengths Ben J. Wattenberg -- Political correctness threatens American culture Martin L. Gross -- The threat of political correctness has been exaggerated John K. Wilson -- Belief in God is necessary for a moral society John M. Frame -- Belief in God is not necessary for a moral society Theodore Schick Jr. -- Religious conservatism should be promoted Ralph Reed -- Religious liberalism should be promoted Amy Waldman -- Multiculturalism benefits society Hedy Nai-Lin Chang -- Multiculturalism does not benefit society Linda Chavez -- Government should protect women's right to abortion The Progressive -- Government should protect the right to life National Review -- Government should promote instruction in English Linda Chavez -- Bilingual education deserves support James J. Lyons -- The National Endowment for the Arts should be eliminated Laurence Jarvik -- The National Endowment for the Arts should be retained Edward Kennedy.
Subject: "In this collection of articles 'scholars, political activists, and religious leaders focus on social issues of diversity, including abortion, homosexuality, welfare reform, and school prayer, as well as bilingual education and funding for the National Endowment for the Arts.'" Booklist.
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The culture wars reflect the polarization of American society James Davison Hunter -- The culture wars are largely rhetorical Rhys H. Williams -- Christian fundamentalism provokes cultural conflict Virginia Ramey Mollenkott -- Secular confusion provokes cultural conflict Scott M. Morris -- American culture has declined George Roche -- American culture is not in decline Charles Lindholm and John A. Hall -- The 1960s damaged American culture Cal Thomas -- The 1960s benefited American culture Terry H. Anderson -- Popular culture is contributing to America's decline John Leo -- Popular culture reveals America's strengths Ben J. Wattenberg -- Political correctness threatens American culture Martin L. Gross -- The threat of political correctness has been exaggerated John K. Wilson -- Belief in God is necessary for a moral society John M. Frame -- Belief in God is not necessary for a moral society Theodore Schick Jr. -- Religious conservatism should be promoted Ralph Reed -- Religious liberalism should be promoted Amy Waldman -- Multiculturalism benefits society Hedy Nai-Lin Chang -- Multiculturalism does not benefit society Linda Chavez -- Government should protect women's right to abortion The Progressive -- Government should protect the right to life National Review -- Government should promote instruction in English Linda Chavez -- Bilingual education deserves support James J. Lyons -- The National Endowment for the Arts should be eliminated Laurence Jarvik -- The National Endowment for the Arts should be retained Edward Kennedy.

"In this collection of articles 'scholars, political activists, and religious leaders focus on social issues of diversity, including abortion, homosexuality, welfare reform, and school prayer, as well as bilingual education and funding for the National Endowment for the Arts.'" Booklist.

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