{"product_id":"a-program-for-conservatives-9781638234050","title":"A Program for Conservatives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRediscover the Foundations of American Conservatism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this seminal work, Russell Kirk-the primary architect of the post-WWII conservative movement-moves beyond mere theory to offer a practical, profound vision for a society rooted in order, justice, and freedom. First published as a follow-up to his landmark The Conservative Mind, A Program for Conservatives remains a vital roadmap for those seeking to preserve \"the permanent things\" in an age of rapid social and political change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the True Conservative Program?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKirk argues that conservatism is not a rigid ideological \"plan\" to be imposed on society, but a way of living and thinking that respects tradition, local community, and the moral imagination. In these pages, he addresses the most pressing challenges of modern life, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Problem of Community: How to foster genuine human connection in an era of mass bureaucracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Role of Education: Why the cultivation of wisdom and virtue must take precedence over mere technical training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Need for Justice: A defense of a social order that recognizes both individual rights and communal obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Power of Tradition: Understanding how the \"contract of eternal society\" connects us to our ancestors and our posterity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy Read Kirk Today?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRussell Kirk's prose is as eloquent as his insights are piercing. He offers a sophisticated alternative to both radical progressivism and hollow materialism. Whether you are a student of political science, a history enthusiast, or a citizen concerned about the future of Western civilization, this book provides the intellectual armor needed to defend a culture of dignity and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bnpublishing.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781638234050\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d","brand":"Russell Kirk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52452292427957,"sku":"9781638234050","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_1c8d3790-b778-47fc-89fe-93dfa4837a8f.jpg?v=1776826589","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-program-for-conservatives-9781638234050","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}