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Buckley : William F. Buckley Jr. and the rise of American conservatism / Carl T. Bogus.

Author/creator Bogus, Carl T.
Format Book and Print
Edition1st U.S. ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Bloomsbury Press, 2011.
Descriptionx, 405 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Introduction -- The making of the man who remade conservatism -- Choosing the path -- Civil rights -- "The loonies" -- The Cold War -- Liberalism falters -- Vietnam -- Conclusion.
Abstract Documents the legacy of a leading architect of the American conservative movement, tracing his 1955 launch of the influential "National Review" and his television show "Firing Line," as well as his role in promoting modern values about the free market, religion, and an aggressive foreign policy.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011012734
ISBN9781596915800
ISBN1596915803

Available Items

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Joyner General Stacks PN4874.B796 B65 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold