Crisis of Conservatism?: The Republican Party, the Conservative Movement and Ame

Description: Crisis of Conservatism? by Joel D. Aberbach, Gillian Peele The Crisis of Conservatism gathers a broad range of leading scholars of conservatism to assess the current state of the movement and where it is most likely headed in the near future. Featuring both empirical essays that analyze the reasons for the movements current parlous state and more normative essays that offer new directions for the movement, the book is a comprehensive account of contemporary conservatism at its nadir. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Crisis of Conservatism? assesses the status of American conservatism--its politics, its allies in the Republican Party, and the struggle for the soul of the conservative movement. This struggle became especially acute with the controversial policies of the Bush administration and Republican losses in the 2006 and 2008 elections. The books contributors, a broad array of leading scholars of conservatism, identify a range of tensions inthe conservative movement and the Republican Party, tensions over what conservatism is and should be, over what conservatives should do when in power, and over how conservatives should govern. While theconservative movement remains beset by many problems and divisions, it has fundamental strengths. Crisis of Conservatism? reveals the many varieties of conservatism and examines the internal conflicts, strengths and challenges that will define the movement in the future. Author Biography Joel D. Aberbach is Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Policy and Director of the Center for American Politics and Public Policy at the University of California-Los Angeles.Gillian Peele is Fellow and Tutor in Politics at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Table of Contents Preface1. Introduction: The Ending of the Conservative Era?, Gillian Peele and Joel D. Aberbach2. American Conservatism in Historical Perspective, Gillian Peele3. The Future of the American Right: Evidence and Questions from the Bush Years, Joel D. Aberbach4. The Future of the Republican Party, A. James Reichley5. Stresses and Strains: Plus ca change" in the Parties and Voting, John R. Petrocik6. The Christian Right and Contemporary Politics: A Movement at the Crossroads, Mark J. Rozell7. Pro-Women, Pro-Palin, Antifeminist: Conservative Women and Conservative Movement Politics, Ronnee Schreiber8. The Struggles of an Orthodox Innovator: George W. Bush, the Conservative Movement and Domestic Policy, Jon Herbert9. Compassionate Conservatism, Domestic Policy and the Politics of Ideational Change, Steven Teles10. Thoughts that Count? The GOPs Woes and the Work of Conservative Think Tanks, Pietro S. Nivola11. Conservatives and the Courts, Michael Greve12. Shaping a New Conservative Agenda, Michael Tanner13. Conservatives and the American Economy, George A. (Sandy) Mackenzie14. Contemporary Conservatism and Government Regulation, Christopher DeMuth15. The McBama National Security Consensus and Republican Foreign Policy after the 2008 Election, Timothy J. Lynch16. Past is Present: The Future of Republican Party Foreign Policy, Trevor B. McCrisken17. Conservative Tensions and the Republican Future, Joel D. Aberbach and Gillian PeeleIndex Review "Crisis of Conservatism? is a remarkable compilation of empirical analysis and philosophical, historical, and practical perspectives on American conservatism. I know of no other volume that provides as rich and varied a perspective as this one does. For those who want to know about the American Right, this outstanding collection is virtually one-stop shopping."--Bert A. Rockman, Professor of Political Science, Purdue University"Crisis of Conservatism? is a book of our age, capturing the empowering and crippling symbiosis of Republican electoral maneuvering and conservative policy advocacy. An impressive collection of advocates and scholars trace the cycles of Republican success in mobilizing conservative voters and the conservative disillusionment that often follows. Liberals and independent analysts will find much to learn about the sources of conservatisms stayingpower--its substantial investments in generating new policies, crafting strategically attuned messages, and infusing them in federated organizations throughout the country."--Lawrence R. Jacobs, Chair for PoliticalStudies, University of Minnesota, and co-author of The Unsustainable American State Promotional Assesses the status of American conservatism--its politics, its allies in the Republican Party, and the struggle for the soul of the conservative movement Long Description Crisis of Conservatism? assesses the status of American conservatism--its politics, its allies in the Republican Party, and the struggle for the soul of the conservative movement. This struggle became especially acute with the controversial policies of the Bush administration and Republican losses in the 2006 and 2008 elections. The books contributors, a broad array of leading scholars of conservatism, identify a range of tensions inthe conservative movement and the Republican Party, tensions over what conservatism is and should be, over what conservatives should do when in power, and over how conservatives should govern. While the conservative movement remains beset by many problems and divisions, it has fundamental strengths. Crisis ofConservatism? reveals the many varieties of conservatism and examines the internal conflicts, strengths and challenges that will define the movement in the future. Review Text "Crisis of Conservatism? is a remarkable compilation of empirical analysis and philosophical, historical, and practical perspectives on American conservatism. I know of no other volume that provides as rich and varied a perspective as this one does. For those who want to know about the American Right, this outstanding collection is virtually one-stop shopping."--Bert A. Rockman, Professor of Political Science, Purdue University"Crisis of Conservatism? is a book of our age, capturing the empowering and crippling symbiosis of Republican electoral maneuvering and conservative policy advocacy. An impressive collection of advocates and scholars trace the cycles of Republican success in mobilizing conservative voters and the conservative disillusionment that often follows. Liberals and independent analysts will find much to learn about the sources of conservatisms stayingpower--its substantial investments in generating new policies, crafting strategically attuned messages, and infusing them in federated organizations throughout the country."--Lawrence R. Jacobs, Chair for Political Studies, University of Minnesota, and co-author of The Unsustainable American State Review Quote "Crisis of Conservatismis a remarkable compilation of empirical analysis and philosophical, historical, and practical perspectives on American conservatism. I know of no other volume that provides as rich and varied a perspective as this one does. For those who want to know about the American Right, this outstanding collection is virtually one-stop shopping."--Bert A. Rockman, Professor of Political Science, Purdue University "Crisis of Conservatismis a book of our age, capturing the empowering and crippling symbiosis of Republican electoral maneuvering and conservative policy advocacy. An impressive collection of advocates and scholars trace the cycles of Republican success in mobilizing conservative voters and the conservative disillusionment that often follows. Liberals and independent analysts will find much to learn about the sources of conservatisms staying power--its substantial investments in generating new policies, crafting strategically attuned messages, and infusing them in federated organizations throughout the country."--Lawrence R. Jacobs, Chair for Political Studies, University of Minnesota, and co-author ofThe Unsustainable American State Feature Selling point: Up-to-date, timely and comprehensive account of current conservative movementSelling point: Includes essays by many of the leading scholars of conservative politicsSelling point: Includes variety of approaches, all outlining questions and recurrent debates and tensions that mark the world of conservative politicsSelling point: Puts forth normative agendas for future of conservative politics Details ISBN0199764026 Short Title CRISIS OF CONSERVATISM Language English ISBN-10 0199764026 ISBN-13 9780199764020 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2011 Edited by Gillian Peele Author Gillian Peele Subtitle The Republican Party, the Conservative Movement and American Politics after Bush Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2011-07-06 Publication Date 2011-07-06 AU Release Date 2011-07-06 NZ Release Date 2011-07-06 US Release Date 2011-07-06 Birth 1900 Affiliation Fellow and Tutor in Politics and University Lecturer, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University Position Fellow and Tutor in Politics and University Lecturer Death 1979 Qualifications MD Pages 416 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Alternative 9780199764013 DEWEY 324.2734 Illustrations 15 b/w illus. 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