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Gore, Al, 1948-

The assault on reason / Al Gore. - London : Bloomsbury, 2007. - 308 pages ; 24 cm

Cover subtitle: How the politics of fear, secrecy and blind faith subvert wise decision-making, degrade democracy and imperil America and the world.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The politics of fear -- Blinding the faithful -- The politics of wealth -- Convenient untruths -- The assault on the individual -- National insecurity -- The carbon crisis -- Democracy in the balance -- A well-connected citizenry -- Conclusion : the rebirth of democracy. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Presents an indictment of the Bush-led radical Right's disdain for the principles of reasoned decision-making, and a rallying cry for a return to reason-based policies at home and abroad.

ISBN: 9780747590972 9780747591597 0747591598 0747590974

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA700806 bnb

Subjects--Personal Names:
Bush, George W.

Subjects--Meeting Names:
War on Terrorism (2001-2009)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public relations and politics--United States.
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009--Public opinion.
Public opinion--United States.
Political corruption--United States.
Politics and government.

LC Class. No.: E902 / G666a 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 973.931