"In American Political Theology, Charles W. Dunn . . . has admirably fulfilled his modest and useful intention to provide in textbook fashion a dispassionate exposition of how, why, and when' politics and religion intersect.' This is no small feat in treating a subject so vast, undefined, and fraught with intense conflict, and the work can be of considerable usefulness to teachers at any level who need a clear historical and theoretical analysis of the intersection as it has presented itself in the experience of our country. . . . The essays are, for the most part, intellectually and...
"In American Political Theology, Charles W. Dunn . . . has admirably fulfilled his modest and useful intention to provide in textbook fashion a dispas...
The great poetic tradition of pre-Christian Scandinavia is known to us almost exclusively though the Poetic Edda. The poems originated in Iceland, Norway, and Grennland between the ninth and thirteenth centuries, when they were compiled in a unique
The great poetic tradition of pre-Christian Scandinavia is known to us almost exclusively though the Poetic Edda. The poems originated in Iceland, Nor...
This classic anthology provides readers with important literary works composed during the Middle English period (1100-1500) in England, Scotland, and Ireland.
This classic anthology provides readers with important literary works composed during the Middle English period (1100-1500) in England, Scotland, and ...
Once on the wings of the American political stage, conservatism now plays a leading role in public life, thanks largely to the dynamic legacy of Ronald Reagan. But despite conservatism’ s emergence as a powerful political force in the last several decades, misunderstandings abound about its meaning and nature— economically, internationally, philosophically, politically, religiously, and socially. In examining these misunderstandings, "The Future of American Conservatism: Consensus and Conflict in the Post-Reagan Era "reveals the forces that unite, and the tensions that divide,...
Once on the wings of the American political stage, conservatism now plays a leading role in public life, thanks largely to the dynamic legacy of Ronal...
Should parents receive vouchers to send their children to religious schools? What limits -- if any -- should the government place on abortion? Should the government permit and fund stem cell research? Should religious organizations have the right to prohibit the employment of homosexuals? Should public schools teach both creationism and evolution? How does religion influence our political stances on gay marriage? The death penalty? Immigration? The issues are real. The emotions are intense. The solutions are difficult to reach and often problematic. From the White House to the courthouse,...
Should parents receive vouchers to send their children to religious schools? What limits -- if any -- should the government place on abortion? Shou...
A former Sunday school teacher and Hollywood actor, Ronald Reagan was an unlikely candidate for president. His charisma, conviction, and leadership earned him the governorship of California, from which he launched his successful bid to become the fortieth president of the United States in 1980. Reagan's political legacy continues to be the standard by which all conservatives are judged. In The Enduring Reagan, editor Charles W. Dunn brings together eight prominent scholars to examine the political career and legacy of Ronald Reagan. This anthology offers a bold reassessment of the Reagan...
A former Sunday school teacher and Hollywood actor, Ronald Reagan was an unlikely candidate for president. His charisma, conviction, and leadership ea...
As the most prominent figure of the U.S. government, the president is under constant scrutiny from both his colleagues and the American people. Questions about the proper role of the president have been especially prevalent in the media during the current economic crisis. "The Presidency in the Twenty-first Century" explores the growth of presidential power, investigating its social, political, and economic impact on America's present and future.Editor Charles W. Dunn and a team of the nation's leading political scientists examine a variety of topics, from the link between campaigning and...
As the most prominent figure of the U.S. government, the president is under constant scrutiny from both his colleagues and the American people. Questi...
Thirty years ago, Ronald Reagan rode a wave of patriotism to the White House by calling for a return to what he considered to be traditional American values personal liberty, free markets, and limited government. After the cultural struggles and generational clashes of the 1960s and 70s, it appeared that many Americans were eager to abide by Reagan's set of core American principles. Yet, despite Reagan's continuing popularity, modern America remains widely perceived as a nation weakened by its divisions. While debates over cultural values have been common throughout the country's history,...
Thirty years ago, Ronald Reagan rode a wave of patriotism to the White House by calling for a return to what he considered to be traditional Americ...
American Exceptionalism is a greatly contested concept in the United States' modern political, economic and social cultures. This collection, edited by Dr. Charles W. Dunn of Regent University's Robertson School of Government, brings together analysis of the idea's origins, history and future. Contributors include: Charles W. Dunn James W. Ceasar Hugh Heclo Hadley Arkes Daniel L. Dreisbach T. David Gordon William Kristol George H. Nash Marvin J. Kolkertsma Michael Barone Steven Hayward While many now argue against the policies and ideology of American Exceptionalism as antiquated and expired,...
American Exceptionalism is a greatly contested concept in the United States' modern political, economic and social cultures. This collection, edited b...