America the Strong: Conservative Ideas to Spark the Next Generation

Bennett (former US Secretary of Education and radio host of Morning in America) and Cribb (The American Patriot's Almanac and The Educated Child) join forces to present this primer on all things conservatism. Readers will be introduced to a comprehensive breakdown of conservative ideology, presented here as foundational principles associated with FLINT (free enterprise, limited government, individual liberty, national defense, and traditional values). Cribb and Bennett present their case with care and depth, grounding their points in historical details%E2%80%94including that "conservative" is derived from the Latin word "conservare" which means to keep safe, maintain, or preserve. Throughout this lively resource readers will discover fresh new slants on formerly misunderstood principles that equip the younger (and the present) generation to speak about conservatism with intellectual savvy. Whether interested readers call them conservatives or liberals this introductory text will appeal to all interested in politics.(Sept.)