| Description |
216 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
Opposing viewpoints series |
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Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Presents opposing viewpoints on issues related to cultural diversity, American education, cultural values, and the decay of American culture. |
| Contents |
The influence of Western civilization must predominate / Allan Bloom -- An emphasis on Western civilization is outdated / Ishmael Reed -- Christian principles should guide American government / David Barton -- Christian principles should not guide American government / Rob Boston -- The principles of Puritanism would be a constructive influence / Peter Marshall, David Manuel -- The principles of Puritanism would be a destructive influence / Vernon Louis Parrington -- The U.S. must restrict immigration to prevent cultural disintegration / Lawrence Auster -- The U.S. must embrace diverse cultural influences / Reed Way Dasenbrock -- The classic works of Western civilization should continue to dominate education / Mortimer Adler -- The classics must be broadened to include multicultural literature / Todd Gitlin -- Political correctness is harmful / Dinesh D'Souza -- Political correctness is justified / Patricia J. Williams -- Attacks on political correctness reveal a double standard / Norm Allen -- Multicultural education is harmful / Thomas Sowell -- Multicultural education is helpful / William Sierichs Jr. -- Rock music has harmed American youth / Allan Bloom -- Rock music has liberated American youth / Camille Paglia -- Madonna has liberated American women / Camille Paglia -- Madonna is a vapid pop figure / Joseph Sobran -- Rap music is liberating / Nelson George -- Rap music is decadent / Terry Teachout -- The National Endowment for the Arts should be more discriminating / Frederick Hart -- The National Endowment for the Arts does not need to be more discriminating / Carole S. Vance -- The National Endowment for the Arts should be defunded / Dana Rohrabacher -- The National Endowment for the Arts should not be defunded / John Danforth -- Public television should reflect mainstream values / Robert Dole -- Public television already reflects mainstream values / Bruce Christensen, David Britt -- Rock music should be labeled / Tipper Gore -- Labeling rock music leads to repression / Danny Alexander. |
| Subject |
Cultural pluralism -- United States.
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Multiculturalism -- United States.
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Culture conflict -- United States.
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United States -- Civilization.
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Multiculturalism.
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| Added Author |
Whitehead, Fred.
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| ISBN |
1565101014 |
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9781565101012 |
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1565101006 (pbk.) |
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9781565101005 (pbk.) |
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