| Dear NR Friend, We are delighted to share with you the good news about forthcoming books that we believe to be of interest to conservatives. And, in the case of the very timely Shattered Consensus, of particular interest to thinking conservatives. Are you? If so, then you'll want the sweeping survival guide to the emerging challenges that are upending American politics as we know it–Jim Piereson's Shattered Consensus: The Rise and Decline of America's Postwar Political Order. It's out next week–you can find it at your local bookstore, on Tuesday (July 14), or order it now at Amazon. For conservatives, for progressives, for the Nation, these past few weeks have been of great tumult, or radical changes, of unbridled animus to tradition, of brazen challenges to rights of speech and worship, of government activism. Americans are questioning all aspects of our national life, from capitalism and the state's role in the marketplace, to institutions of higher education, philanthropy, and the media. Even our historical narratives are open to reinterpretation–or reimagining. Or scrubbing. In this important new book, Piereson asks how the consensus that sustained these ideas and institutions in the postwar era unraveled so completely in the last few years–and identifies who is responsible. This timely book is essential reading as America heads full-steam into the 2016 election cycle and deeper into an age of upheaval. Indeed, Shattered Consensus is a book of history and of reality. And of hope. In it, Piereson describes the inevitable political turmoil that will overtake the United States in the next decade-a consequence of economic stagnation, the unsustainable growth of government, and the exhaustion of postwar arrangements that formerly underpinned American prosperity and power. He looks at the challenges of public debt, the retirement of the "baby boom" generation, and slow economic growth, and how their combination has brought us to a point where require profound changes in the role of government in American life. At the same time, Piereson explains, the widening gulf between the two political parties and the entrenched power of interest groups will make it difficult to negotiate the changes needed to renew the system. Shattered Consensus places this impending upheaval in historical context, reminding readers that Americans have faced and overcome similar trials in the past, in relatively brief but intense periods of political conflict. While others claim that the United States is in decline, Piereson argues that Americans will rise to the challenge of forming a new governing coalition that can guide the nation on a path of dynamism and prosperity. This will prove to be one of the most important books of our era. Here are what some leading conservatives have to say about Piereson and Shattered Consensus: George F. Will : "This collection of James Piereson's lapidary essays secures his place among America's leading conservative intellectuals and cultural critics." William Kristol : "James Piereson's insights into various aspects of America's current political order are always well-grounded and well-argued, often unconventional, and sometimes alarming. This is one of the most thought-provoking volumes I've read in a long time." Amity Shlaes : "The timeliest of books, Shattered Consensus is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the 2016 election campaign. The book is also crucial reading for those who seek to gain a better understanding of our financial crises, both past and future." Stephen Moore : "James Piereson reminds us that so much of what we have been told by modern-day economists is flat-out wrong. America needs to relearn how economies really work, and reading this book is a good start." If you are a thinking conservative, you will need this book. Get it this Tuesday at your local bookstore, or pre-order Jim Piereson's Shattered Consensus now at Amazon. Best, Jack Fowler Publisher National Review www.NationalReview.com Sail with National Review Join your favorite writers for National Review's 2015 cruise to Alaska a once in a lifetime opportunity for you and your family. Learn more here. What National Review is reading order your copy today! Withering Slights: The Bent Pin Collection, 2007 to 2012 By Florence King and from National Review Love National Review online? Save 75% off the newsstand price and subscribe to National Review magazine print or digital versions available! Looking for the perfect gift for that special conservative in your life? Give the gift of National Review or shop the NR store! To manage your National Review e-mail preferences or unsubscribe, click here, or to read our privacy policy, click here. This e-mail was sent by: National Review, Inc. 215 Lexington Avenue, 11th Floor New York, NY 10016 |
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