The conservative heart : how to build a fairer, happier, and more prosperous America / Arthur C. Brooks.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brooks, Arthur C., 1964- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conservatism--United States.

Conservatism.

United States.

Social values--United States.

Social values.

Social change--United States.

Social change.

Physical Description:

viii, 246 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Subtitle in pre-publication: A new vision for the pursuit of happiness, earned success, and social justice

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]

Summary:

"The product of years of research and analysis by Arthur Brooks that lead him to conclude what people need most are four "institutions of meaning": faith, family, community, and meaningful work. It combines reporting, original research, and case studies in a manifesto that will help people lead happier, satisfying lives"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction : The Conservative Heart : How we have changed the world, but can't seem to get our footing

America's pursuit of happiness : Why it is the central expression of the conservative heart

Why America hasn't won the war on poverty : Spending trillions without moving the needle where it matters most

Pushing the Bucket : How Honest Work Ennobles and Elevates Us

Lessons from an Indian slum and an Austrian ghost town : Inspiration from a society on the make and a cautionary tale from one that disappeared

A Conservative Social Justice Agenda : A better way to fight poverty

From protest movement to social movement : A roadmap for the New Right

The seven habits of highly effective conservatives : How to talk so Americans will listen.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-237) and index.

ISBN:

9780062319753

0062319752

9780062319760

0062319760

OCLC:

883146395

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