America: The Last Best Hope (Volume III): From the Collapse of Communism to the Rise of Radical Islam - Softcover

Bennett, William J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1595554289 ISBN 13: 9781595554284

Publisher: Thomas Nelson, 2011

Synopsis

America began to breathe easy at the close of the Cold War and loosened its grip on the fear of nuclear confrontation for the first time since World War Two. Peace was palpable, but in retrospect the years between 1988 and 2008 were as rocky as they were uncertain. Turbulence, not tranquility, marked the turn of the century: the war on drugs, race riots, values debates, deep economic shifts, and the growing threat of terrorism on U.S. soil that would tragically play out on September 11, 2001.

 In this, the third volume of America: The Last Best Hope, William J. Bennett explores America's recent and momentous history: the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of global Communism; sweeping changes in political and popular culture; the war on terror and the election of America's first African American president. Surveying the players, personalities, and pivotal moments, Bennett captures this recent chapter in the American story with piercing insight and unrelenting optimism. 

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. William J. Bennett is one of America's most influential and respected voices on cultural, political, and educational issues. Host of "The Bill Bennett Show" podcast, he is also the Washington Fellow of the American Strategy Group. He is the author and editor of more than twenty-five books, and lives in North Carolina.

From AudioFile:

William Bennett looks back on the two decades between the election of George H.W. Bush, in whose administration he served, and the 2008 presidential campaigns. While he's known for being a conservative, here he's aiming for somewhat objective analysis. Jon Gauger narrates in a tone that reflects Bennett's personal involvement with the issues, making the book sound less strident than other conservative audiobooks. Audio clips from newscasts and pop culture start each chapter, setting the scene for the era. Political science students and observers from both parties may glean a few insights from this chronicle. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1595554289
• ISBN 13: 9781595554284
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352