TY  - BOOK
AB  - "Why does the right dominate debates on crime, family values, and economic freedom? Why does the left defend such arbitrary and divisive aspects of affirmative action, while equivocating on questions of ecology and political empowerment for young people? The answer, Cummings believes, is that too many progressives have avoided politically sensitive issues, condemning themselves to intellectual atrophy and political ineffectiveness." "Cummings clearly is not an advocate for the "self-serving, hypocritical right." But he contends that the left handicaps itself with political correctness, and that frank analysis of taboo topics requires us to move beyond the traditional dichotomy of left and right. With passion and rigor, he argues for a transformation of U.S. culture and institutions that will enable individuals to pursue their vital interests without impinging on the rights of others and undermining the public good."--Jacket.
AU  - Cummings, Michael S.,
CN  - JC574.2.U6
CN  - JC574.2.U6
CY  - Boulder, Colo. :
DA  - 2001.
ID  - 1405309
KW  - Liberalism
KW  - Communitarianism
KW  - Political correctness
KW  - Libéralisme
KW  - Communautarisme
KW  - Politiquement correct (Mouvement)
KW  - Communitarianism.
KW  - Liberalism.
KW  - Political correctness.
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - Social policy.
KW  - Sozioökonomischer Wandel
KW  - Politischer Wandel
KW  - Political Correctness
KW  - Liberalism
KW  - Communitarianism
KW  - Political correctness
KW  - Libéralisme
KW  - Politiquement correct (mouvement)
N2  - "Why does the right dominate debates on crime, family values, and economic freedom? Why does the left defend such arbitrary and divisive aspects of affirmative action, while equivocating on questions of ecology and political empowerment for young people? The answer, Cummings believes, is that too many progressives have avoided politically sensitive issues, condemning themselves to intellectual atrophy and political ineffectiveness." "Cummings clearly is not an advocate for the "self-serving, hypocritical right." But he contends that the left handicaps itself with political correctness, and that frank analysis of taboo topics requires us to move beyond the traditional dichotomy of left and right. With passion and rigor, he argues for a transformation of U.S. culture and institutions that will enable individuals to pursue their vital interests without impinging on the rights of others and undermining the public good."--Jacket.
PB  - L. Rienner Publishers,
PP  - Boulder, Colo. :
PY  - 2001.
SN  - 1555878636
SN  - 9781555878634
SN  - 1588260062
SN  - 9781588260062
T1  - Beyond political correctness :social transformation in the United States /
TI  - Beyond political correctness :social transformation in the United States /
ER  -