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Author Rather, Dan, author.

Title What unites us : reflections on patriotism / Dan Rather & Elliot Kirschner.

Publication Info. Farmington Hills, Mich : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2018.
©2017

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 Bristol, Main Library - Large Print Materials  LP323.65 RATHER    Check Shelf
 East Hartford, Raymond Library - Adult Department  LP 363.65 RATHER    Check Shelf
 Southington Library - Adult  LP 323.65 RAT    Check Shelf
Edition Large print edition.
Description 311 pages (large print) ; 23 cm.
Physical Medium large print rda
Series Thorndike Press large print popular and narrative nonfiction
Thorndike Press large print popular and narrative nonfiction.
Contents Preface: Night flights -- What is patriotism? -- The vote -- Dissent -- The press -- Inclusion -- Empathy -- Immigration -- Science -- Books -- The Arts -- The environment -- Public education -- Service -- Audacity -- Steady -- Courage.
Summary At a moment of crisis over our national identity, journalist Dan Rather reflects on what it means to be an American. He reminds us of the principles upon which the United States was founded. Looking at the freedoms that define us, from the vote to the press; the values that have transformed us, from empathy to inclusion to service; the institutions that sustain us, such as public education; and the traits that helped form our young country, such as the audacity to take on daunting challenges in science and medicine, Rather brings to bear his decades of experience on the frontlines of the world's biggest stories. As a living witness to historical change, he offers up an intimate view of history, tracing where we have been in order to help us chart a way forward and heal our bitter divisions.
Subject Patriotism -- United States.
National characteristics, American.
Social values -- United States.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship.
Genre/Form Large type books.
Essays.
Essays. (OCoLC)fst01919922
Added Author Kirschner, Elliot, author.
ISBN 9781432846237 (hardback)
143284623X (hardcover)
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