Radical Conservatism: The Right's Political Religion

by Robert Brent Toplin

Book Overview

What goes by the description of "conservatism" these days is a far cry from its past incarnations. Forget the legacy of moderate conservatism promoted by Dwight Eisenhower. Today's conservatism, according to Robert Brent Toplin, has taken a decidedly radical turn.

Toplin offers an intriguing critique of this fast-growing movement that resembles religious fundamentalism--a rigid true believer's mindset that dismisses opposing views and leaves...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700614877
• ISBN13: 9780700614875
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.1"