America is involved in a second civil war. On one side are those who defend family, faith and traditional values. On the other side are those who aggressively reject any hint of tradition or religion and want a society based on secular values. James Dobson and Gary Bauer say that both value systems cannot co-exist....one will prevail. And the one that survives will control the hearts and minds of America's children. The younger generation is already...

A conservative spokesman provides a defense of the traditional family and its values and explains why single parenthood, cohabitation, gay marriage, and other trends are undermining the family ideals as the fundamental foundation of American society.

Responding to the concerns Americans feel for their safety, their value systems, and their children's future, Newt Gingrich calls for a return to mainstream American civilization and the basic principles upon which our country was founded.

Various authors debate what Americans value in politics, society, business, and religion; what patriotism is, and how to improve our culture. Includes critical thinking skills activities.

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Examines the Patty Hearst case and its relationship to other events and trends in American life in the early 1970's.