Beyond a House Divided: The Moral Consensus Ignored by Washington, Wall Street, and the Media

Author / Publisher: Anderson, Carl

For those who see America as a country at war with itself, divided red against blue, us against them, Carl Anderson explores what many have missed: statistical data showing an overwhelming consensus on many of the country's seemingly most divisive issues.In a radical departure from conventional wisdom, this book shares fresh polling data that indicates:Who Americans think Washington should listen to, and whyWhy we respect the moral leadership of charitable organizations and volunteers mostHow 8 in 10 Americans actually agree on the issue of abortion restrictionThat 9 in 10 married Americans are happy with their marriagesMost Americans and business executives believe companies can be both ethical and profitableAmericans trust politicians even less than they do Wall Street executivesA 50 percent divorce rate doesn't mean that half of marriages failBy 3 to 1 over any other option, Americans think a return to traditional moral values is the greatest source of hope for the country's futureIf the debates are shrill in public, Anderson says, there is a quiet consensus in private-one that America's institutions ignore at their peril.Allowing polar opposites to drive the discussion has made the resolution of contentious issues impossible. However, this book argues, there is a way to move beyond excessive partisanship, and that prescription is to look to the views shared by the vast majority of Americans as the starting point for finding beneficial solutions.

ISBN: 9780307887740

Dimensions: Height: 7.9 Inches, Length: 5.1 Inches, Weight: 0.31305641204 Pounds, Width: 0.41 Inches

Pages: 160