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Title:

American values / David M. Haugen, book editor.

Publisher:

Greenhaven Press,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

227 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Social values--United States.

Other Authors:

Haugen, David M., 1969-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-213) and index.

Contents:

Periodical bibliography -- Introduction -- and What values are important to America? -- Chapter preface -- 1. Religious freedom strengthens America / Phillip Longman -- 2. Religious freedom does not strengthen America / Ira Chernus -- 3. Capitalism promotes freedom and opportunity / Bob Ditmar -- 4. Capitalism promotes enslavement and exploitation / Jason Miller -- 5. American democracy should be renewed / Andrei Cherny -- 6. American democracy is a charade / Stan Moore -- Periodical bibliography -- ch. 2. Are America's values threatened? -- Chapter preface -- 1. Government imperils freedom / Jacob G. Hornberger -- 2. Government can expand freedom / William A. Galston -- 3. Money and power are eroding American values / Karen Horst Cobb -- 4. Young Americans need a stronger work ethic / Ted Nugent -- 5. Americans should relearn the value of thrift / Ray Boshara and Phillip Longman -- Periodical bibliography --
6. Index. Chapter preface -- 1. American nationalism is a force of good / Richard Pells -- 2. American nationalism is a force of evil / Howard Zinn -- 3. Dissent is patriotic / Jonathan M. Hansen -- 4. Dissent is not patriotic / Aryeh Spero -- 5. True patriots resist unconscionable wars / Ron Paul -- Periodical bibliography -- ch. 4. Can American values bridge cultural divides? -- Chapter preface -- 1. Christianity and Islam share important values / David Blankenhorn -- 2. Christianity and Islam do not share values / Dean Robinson -- 3. America can successfully export democracy / Richard Warren Field -- 4 America faces serious obstacles in exporting democracy / Anatol Lieven and John Hulsman -- 5. American pop cultural exports are tarnishing the nation's image / Dinesh D'Souza -- 6. American pop culture exports reflect global tastes / Richard Pells -- Periodical bibliography -- For further discussion -- Organizations to contact -- Bibliography of books -- Index.

Series:

Opposing viewpoints series

ISBN:

0737741910 (pbk.)
9780737741919 (pbk.)
0737741902 (hardcover)
9780737741902 (hardcover)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)192079797

LCCN:

2008031771

Locations:

DFPC353 -- Ackley Public Library (Ackley)

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

URAX314 -- Clarke University - Nicholas J. Schrup Library (Dubuque)

HYAX325 -- Iowa Lakes Community College Library - Estherville (Estherville)

EBPE325 -- Estherville Public Library (Estherville)

0YSX353 -- Hampton-Dumont High School (Hampton)

IBAX173 -- North Iowa Area Community College Library (Mason City)

DDPC173 -- Rockwell Public Library (Rockwell)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)