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Why We're Liberals: A Handbook for Restoring America's Most Important Ideals

AUTHOR Alterman, Eric; Alterman, Eric
PUBLISHER Penguin Books (03/01/2009)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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The bestselling author and Newsweek columnist takes a characteristically irreverent look at the rampant mistreatment of liberals and liberalism

The "most honest and incisive media critic writing today"(National Catholic Reporter), Eric Alterman is committed to restoring the liberal tradition to its honored place as the political philosophy of mainstream American citizens. In this bracing and well-documented counterattack on right- wing spin and misinformation, Alterman briskly disposes of the canards and false definitions that have been foisted upon liberals by the right and have been accepted unquestioningly by nearly everyone else. The perfect post-election book for all those who are ready to fight back against the conservative mudslinging machine and reclaim their voices in the political process, Why We're Liberals brings clarity and perspective to the possibility of a new day in America.

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ISBN-13: 9780143115229
ISBN-10: 0143115227
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 416
Carton Quantity: 20
Product Dimensions: 5.46 x 0.92 x 8.38 inches
Weight: 0.75 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Political Science | Political Ideologies - Conservatism & Liberalism
Political Science | Political Process - Political Parties
Political Science | American Government - General
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 320.51
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The bestselling author and Newsweek columnist takes a characteristically irreverent look at the rampant mistreatment of liberals and liberalism

The "most honest and incisive media critic writing today"(National Catholic Reporter), Eric Alterman is committed to restoring the liberal tradition to its honored place as the political philosophy of mainstream American citizens. In this bracing and well-documented counterattack on right- wing spin and misinformation, Alterman briskly disposes of the canards and false definitions that have been foisted upon liberals by the right and have been accepted unquestioningly by nearly everyone else. The perfect post-election book for all those who are ready to fight back against the conservative mudslinging machine and reclaim their voices in the political process, Why We're Liberals brings clarity and perspective to the possibility of a new day in America.

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