The conservative heart: how to build a fairer, happier, and more prosperous America / Arthur C. Brooks.
"The product of years of research and analysis by Arthur Brooks that lead him to conclude what people need most are four "institutions of meaning": faith, family, community, and meaningful work. It combines reporting, original research, and case studies in a manifesto that will help people lead happier, satisfying lives"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 0062319752
- ISBN: 0062319760
- ISBN: 9780062319753
- ISBN: 9780062319760
- Physical Description: viii, 246 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015].
- Copyright: ©2015.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-237) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction : The Conservative Heart: How we have changed the world, but can't seem to get our footing -- America's pursuit of happiness : Why it is the central expression of the conservative heart -- Why America hasn't won the war on poverty : Spending trillions without moving the needle where it matters most -- Pushing the Bucket : How Honest Work Ennobles and Elevates Us -- Lessons from an Indian slum and an Austrian ghost town : Inspiration from a society on the make and a cautionary tale from one that disappeared -- A Conservative Social Justice Agenda : A better way to fight poverty -- From protest movement to social movement : A roadmap for the New Right -- The seven habits of highly effective conservatives : How to talk so Americans will listen.
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- Conservatism > United States.
Social change > United States.
Social values > United States.
Available copies
- 10 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 320.52 BRO (Text) | 37810435260194 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
