"We need structural changes in society so that all families can flourish: parental leave, guaranteed healthcare, flexible work hours for parents, restorative justice. What if both these stories are true?"
"In an age of distraction, this issue of Plough Quarterly looks at inwardness - how sustainable human community and social activism must be rooted in the spiritual life. How much of your day is spent in reality, and how much in a fake world? We've learned that screen time is bad for you, too much media consumption damages your heart, and Facebook can make you mentally ill. We're aware of the mind-altering power of advertising, the dehuma ..."
Bad Religion How We Became a Nation of Heretics by RossDouthat Hardcover, 337 Pages, Published 2012 by Free Press Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-1-4391-7830-0, ISBN: 1-4391-7830-5
"From the popular "New York Times" columnist, a powerful and original critique of how American Christianity has gone astray and the deeply troubling consequences for American life and politics. As the youngest-ever op-ed columnist for the "New York Times," Ross Douthat has emerged as one of the most provocative and influential voices of his generation. In "Bad Religion "he offers a masterful and hard-hitting account of how American Chris ..."
"- Sarah C. Williams says testing for fetal abnormalities is not a neutral practice. Also in the issue: - Ross Douthat is brought low by intractable Lyme disease. - Edwidge Danticat flees an active shooter in a packed mall."
The Decadent Society How We Became the Victims of Our Own Success by RossDouthat 272 Pages, Published 2020 by Simon And Schuster ISBN-13: 978-1-4767-8526-4, ISBN: 1-4767-8526-0
"The Decadent Society explains what happens when a rich and powerful society ceases advancing—how the combination of wealth and technological proficiency with economic stagnation, political stalemates, cultural exhaustion, and demographic ..."
To Change the Church Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism by RossDouthat 256 Pages, Published 2018 by Simon And Schuster ISBN-13: 978-1-5011-4694-7, ISBN: 1-5011-4694-7
"The bishop of Stockholm, Anders Arborelius, another new cardinal with liberal
sympathies, had been derelict in investigating a pedophile priest in his diocese.
Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga of Honduras, whose stalled career Francis had
rescued, ..."
Bill Moyers Journal Conservative Movement Woes / American Dream by Mickey Edwards, RossDouthat, Bill Moyers Dvd, Published 2008 by Films For The Humanities & Sciences Color, Closed-Captioned ISBN-13: 978-1-4213-3515-5, ISBN: 1-4213-3515-8
"The Bush Administration is ending just as, some say, the conservative movement has run out of gas. How did the political right go so wrong? In this edition of the Journal, Bill Moyers is joined by conservatives Mickey Edwards and Ross Douthat, who discuss why they believe their movement has gone off track and what it means for the Republican Party. Douthat is senior editor at The Atlantic Monthly and co-author of Grand New Party: How Re ..."
Grand New Party How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream by RossDouthat, Reihan Salam Published 2008 ISBN-13: 978-1-299-08399-8, ISBN: 1-299-08399-4
"Get your "A" in gear!They're today's most popular study guides-with everything you need to succeed in school. Written by Harvard students for students, since its inception SparkNotes™ has developed a loyal community of dedicated users and become a major education brand. Consumer demand has been so strong that the guides have expanded to over 150 titles. SparkNotes'™ motto is Smarter, Better, Faster because:· They feature the most cur ..."
"Get your "A" in gear!They're today's most popular study guides-with everything you need to succeed in school. Written by Harvard students for students, since its inception SparkNotes⢠has developed a loyal community of dedicated users and become a major education brand. Consumer demand has been so strong that the guides have expanded to over 150 titles. SparkNotes'⢠motto is Smarter, Better, Faster because:· They feature the mos ..."
Grand New Party(Reprint) How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream by Ross Gregory Douthat, Reihan Salam Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2009 by Anchor ISBN-13: 978-0-307-27780-0, ISBN: 0-307-27780-1
"In a provocative challenge to Republican conventional wisdom, two of the Right's rising young thinkers call upon the GOP to focus on the interests and needs of working-class voters.Grand New Party lays bare the failures of the conservative revolution and presents a detailed blueprint for building the next Republican majority. Blending history, analysis, and fresh, often controversial recommendations, Ross Douthat and Reihan Salam argue ..."
To Change the Church(Reprint) Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism by Douthat, Ross 272 Pages, Published 2019 by Simon & Schuster ISBN-13: 978-1-5011-4693-0, ISBN: 1-5011-4693-9
The Decadent Society America Before and After the Pandemic (Paperback) by Ross Gregory Douthat Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2021 by Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster ISBN-13: 978-1-4767-8525-7, ISBN: 1-4767-8525-2
"The Decadent Society explains what happens when a rich and powerful society ceases advancing—how the combination of wealth and technological proficiency with economic stagnation, political stalemates, cultural exhaustion, and demographic ..."
In a Dark Wood My Five-Year War with a Disease that Doesn't Exist (Hardback) by Ross Gregory Douthat Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2021 by The Crown Publishing Group 2021-10-26, New York ISBN-13: 978-0-593-23736-6, ISBN: 0-593-23736-6
"In this vulnerable, insightful memoir, the New York Times columnist tells the story of his five-year struggle with a disease that officially doesn't exist, exploring the limits of modern medicine, the stories that we unexpectedly fall into, ..."
Bad Religion(Reprint) How We Became a Nation of Heretics by Ross Gregory Douthat Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2013 by Free Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4391-7833-1, ISBN: 1-4391-7833-X
"The book that has sparked a vigorous national debate about the state of American religion, praised by Timothy Keller as provocative and compelling, while "The" "New York Times" says Douthat attacks nonsense on both the cultural right and left responsible and fair, and the "Washington Times" raves a superb documentation of America s crisis of faith, now in paperback. AS THE YOUNGEST-EVER OP-ED COLUMNIST FOR "The New York Times," Ross Dou ..."
The Decadent Society How We Became the Victims of Our Own Success by Ross Gregory Douthat Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2020 by Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster ISBN-13: 978-1-4767-8524-0, ISBN: 1-4767-8524-4
"From the New York Times columnist and bestselling author of Bad Religion, a powerful portrait of how our turbulent age is defined by dark forces seemingly beyond our control Today the Western world seems to be in crisis. But beneath our social media frenzy and reality television politics, the deeper reality is one of drift, repetition, and dead ends. The Decadent Society explains what happens when a rich and powerful society ceases adva ..."
Privilege(1st Edition) Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class by Ross Gregory Douthat Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2006 by Hachette Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4013-0755-4, ISBN: 1-4013-0755-8
"Now in paperback, the penetrating critique of elite universities and the culture of privilege they perpetuate Ross Gregory Douthat arrived at Harvard University in the fall of 1998 carrying an idealized vision of Ivy League life. But the Harvard of his dreams, an institution fueled by intellectual curiosity and entrusted with the keys to liberal education, never materialized. Instead, he found himself in a school rife with elitism and m ..."
To Change the Church Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism by Ross Gregory Douthat Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2018 by Simon & Schuster ISBN-13: 978-1-5011-4692-3, ISBN: 1-5011-4692-0
"A New York Times columnist and one of America’s leading conservative thinkers considers Pope Francis’s efforts to change the church he governs.Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936, today Pope Francis is the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis’s stewardship of the Church, while perceived as a revelation by many, has provoked division throughout the world. “If a conclave were to be held today,” one Roman source told The Ne ..."
Grand New Party(1st Edition) How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream by Ross Gregory Douthat, Reihan Salam Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2008 by Doubleday ISBN-13: 978-0-385-51943-4, ISBN: 0-385-51943-5
"“Memo to John McCain: Please, please READ THIS BOOK. It can help you win the election and guide Republicans in shaping the political future.Memo to Democrats: Don’t read this book. It's going to be THE political book of 2008. Republicans will be better off if you choose to ignore it.”--William Kristol, editor, The Weekly StandardIn a provocative challenge to Republican conventional wisdom, two of the Right's rising young thinkers call u ..."