Burke’s lessons for today’s conservatives
Reviewed by Gregory Melleuish
There is a certain oddity about this book. It preaches a doctrine of political moderation and festina lente founded on a consideration of the works of Edmund Burke and The Federalist. To my mind, such a doctrine makes a lot of sense when “things ain’t broke” and one can advance… more»
A global lesson for the West
Reviewed by Ramesh Thakur
Australians have rarely had it so good, yet rarely felt so angry with and alienated from their polity. Kishore Mahbubani, a distinguished scholar and former diplomat from Singapore, explores the same paradox at the global level. Perhaps the explanation lies in Westerners feeling uncomfortable that the others are catching up… more»
Latino sizzle
Reviewed by Walter S. Montano
Tacos, Tortas, and Tamales: Flavors from the Griddles, Pots, and Streetside Kitchens of Mexicoby Roberto SantibañezWiley, 2012… more»
A reminder of evil
Reviewed by Stephen Morris
The Impossible State: North Korea Past and Futureby Victor ChaEcco, 2012… more»
In praise of Nate Silver
Reviewed by Nicole Hemmer
In the months before the 2012 election, conservatives launched an all-out assault against the polls. Despite a sluggish economy and a disastrous first debate, polls showed President Barack Obama maintaining a consistent, if narrow, lead over Mitt Romney. Such numbers contradicted the Right’s conviction that the election was a referendum on Obama’s failed presidency.… more»
