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How William F. Buckley Put Liberal America on the Firing Line

Heather Hendershot
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Pages
430
Year
2016
Language
English

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"Clever…a good introduction not only to Buckley and smart conservative thought but (strange concept) a sadly disappeared politics of civility." - Los Angeles Times
"Hendershot does more than tell the history of a uniquely influential show and personality; her thorough, compelling, and very readable book provides a three-decade journey through the center of the nation's intellectual life." - Publishers Weekly
"A thoroughly researched work replete with intelligence, admiration, balanced criticism, and even a bit of nostalgia." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Hendershot lauds Buckley for the intelligence, honesty, wit, civility, and élan with which he developed meaningful dialogues … A cogent reminder of what political broadcasting could be." - Booklist (starred review)
"William F. Buckley and his long-running, unique show Firing Line provides a window (if sometimes a curved mirror) through which to see a turbulent and transformative time in American politics. If you want to step into a time machine for a look back, this book is your ticket." - Ira Glasser, American Civil Liberties Union Executive Director 1978-2001 (retired), currently Board President, Drug Policy Alliance

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