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The Thirteen American Arguments audiobook
- By: Howard Fineman
- Narrator: Scott Sowers
- Category: History & Theory, Political Science
- Length: 10 hours 9 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- Publish date: January 01, 2008
- Language: English
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The Thirteen American Arguments Audiobook Summary
Howard Fineman, one of our most trusted political journalists, shows that every debate, from our nation’s founding to the present day, is rooted in one of thirteen arguments that–thankfully–defy resolution. It is the very process of never-ending argument, Fineman explains, that defines us, inspires us, and keeps us free. At a time when most public disagreement seems shrill and meaningless, Fineman makes a cogent case for nurturing the real American dialogue. The Thirteen American Arguments runs the gamut, including
• Who Is a Person? The Declaration of Independence says “everyone,” but it took a Civil War, the Civil Rights Act, and other movements to make that a reality. Now, what about human embryos and prisoners in Guantanamo?
• The Role of Faith No country is more legally secular yet more avowedly prayerful. From Thomas Jefferson to James Dobson, the issue persists: Where does God fit in government?
• America in the World In Iraq and everywhere else, we ask ourselves whether we must change the world in order to survive and honor our values–or whether the best way to do both is to deal with the world as it is.
Whether it’s the nomination of judges or the limits of free speech, presidential power or public debt, the issues that galvanized the Founding Fathers should still inspire our leaders, thinkers, and fellow citizens. If we cease to argue about these things, we cease to be. “Argument is strength, not weakness,” says Fineman. “As long as we argue, there is hope, and as long as there is hope, we will argue.”
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The Thirteen American Arguments Full Details
| Narrator | Scott Sowers |
| Length | 10 hours 9 minutes |
| Author | Howard Fineman |
| Category | |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group |
| Release date | May 03, 2024 |
| ISBN | 9780739359228 |
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The publisher of the The Thirteen American Arguments is Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group. includes the following subjects: political science, american history, government, us history, political philosophy, geopolitics, american history books, gifts for history buffs, world politics, capital, political science books, historical books, history, history books, political books, politics, american, history gifts, history teacher gifts, history buff gifts, international politics, history lovers gifts, philosophy, essays, sociology, law, economics, classic, world history, essay, war, biography, culture, society, european history, political theory, Political Science, History & Theory, Political Science, Commentary & Opinion, Political Science, Political Ideologies, General The BISAC Subject Code is History & Theory, Political Science
Additional info
The publisher of the The Thirteen American Arguments is Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group. The imprint is Random House Audio. It is supplied by Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group. The ISBN-13 is 9780739359228.
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This book is only available in the United States.
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