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The Conservative Tradition in America
Charles W. Dunn & J. David Woodard
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Overview of The Conservative Tradition in America

The first comprehensive survey of American conservatism since the 1950s, this academic milestone explores conservatism's journey from political periphery to power center. Despite 134 scholarly citations, authors Dunn and Woodard reveal academia's surprising neglect of conservative intellectual positions. What truths remain overlooked?

Key Takeaways from The Conservative Tradition in America

  1. Dunn traces American conservatism from founding fathers to Contract America
  2. Conservative movement shifted from political periphery to central power position
  3. The 1994 election confirmed America's conservative political realignment nationwide
  4. Academic institutions neglect conservatism despite its growing political influence
  5. Different conservative strands emerged throughout American history with distinct philosophies
  6. Dunn explains why conservative resurgence occurred in late twentieth century
  7. The Conservative Tradition analyzes philosophical roots of American conservative thought
  8. First comprehensive conservative survey written since the 1950s by Dunn
  9. Book examines current state and future prospects of conservative movement
  10. Conservative intellectual positions remain marginalized in liberal academic environments
  11. Political realignment along conservative lines transformed American electoral landscape permanently
  12. Dunn identifies causes behind conservatism's transition from fringe to mainstream

Overview of its author - Charles W. Dunn & J. David Woodard

Charles W. Dunn and J. David Woodard are the co-authors of The Conservative Tradition in America and leading experts in American political thought and conservative ideology. Dunn, former chair of the United States J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, brings extensive academic and diplomatic experience to conservative political analysis.

Woodard serves as the Emeritus Thurmond Professor of Political Science at Clemson University, where he has taught since 1983, and works as a political consultant for prominent Republican candidates including Senators Jim DeMint and Lindsey Graham.

Together, they have collaborated on multiple works examining American conservatism, including American Conservatism from Burke to Bush. Woodard has authored seven books total, including The New Southern Politics and Ronald Reagan: A Biography, demonstrating his deep expertise in political biography and Southern political dynamics. His teaching excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Alumni Master Teacher Award.

Their combined academic authority and real-world political experience provide readers with both scholarly rigor and practical insights into conservative political tradition.

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