What unites us : reflections on patriotism / Dan Rather & Elliot Kirschner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rather, Dan, author.

Kirschner, Elliot, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Patriotism--United States.

Patriotism.

National characteristics, American.

Social values--United States.

Social values.

Social Values.

United States.

Medical Subjects:

Social Values.

United States.

Genre:

essays.

Essays.

Physical Description:

274 pages ; 19 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Chapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2017.

Summary:

At a moment of crisis over our national identity, journalist Dan Rather reflects on what it means to be an American. He reminds us of the principles upon which the United States was founded. Looking at the freedoms that define us, from the vote to the press; the values that have transformed us, from empathy to inclusion to service; the institutions that sustain us, such as public education; and the traits that helped form our young country, such as the audacity to take on daunting challenges in science and medicine, Rather brings to bear his decades of experience on the frontlines of the world's biggest stories. As a living witness to historical change, he offers up an intimate view of history, tracing where we have been in order to help us chart a way forward and heal our bitter divisions.

Contents:

What is patriotism?

Freedom. The vote ; Dissent ; The press

Community. Inclusion ; Empathy ; Immigration

Exploration. Science ; Books ; The arts

Responsibility. The environment ; Public education ; Service

Character. Audacity ; Steady ; Courage.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Rather, Dan. What unites us.

ISBN:

9781616207823

1616207825

9781681687360

1681687364

OCLC:

975488624

Publisher Number:

40027594371

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