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The Bill Of Obligations: The Ten Habits Of Good Citizens
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A New York Times Bestsellera Provocative Guide To How We Must Reenvision Citizenship If American Democracy Is To Survivethe United States Faces Dangerous Threats From Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, Terrorists, Climate Change, And Future Pandemics. The Greatest Peril To The Country, However, Comes Not From Abroad But From Within, From None Other Than Ourselves. The Question Facing Us Is Whether We Are Prepared To Do What Is Necessary To Save Our Democracy.The Bill Of Obligations Is A Bold Call For Change. In These Pages, New York Times Bestselling Author Richard Haass Argues That The Very Idea Of Citizenship Must Be Revised And Expanded. The Bill Of Rights Is At The Center Of Our Constitution, Yet Our Most Intractable Conflicts Often Emerge From Contrasting Views As To What Our Rights Ought To Be. As Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Pointed Out, Many Of Our Cases, The Most Difficult Ones, Are Not About Right Versus Wrong. They Are About Right Versus Right. The Lesson Is Clear: Rights Alone Cannot Provide The Basis For A Functioning, Much Less Flourishing, Democracy.But There Is A Cure: To Place Obligations On The Same Footing As Rights. The Ten Obligations That Haass Introduces Here Are Essential For Healing Our Divisions And Safeguarding The Countrys Future. These Obligations Reenvision What It Means To Be An American Citizen. They Are Not A Burden But Rather Commitments That We Make To Fellow Citizens And To The Government To Uphold Democracy And Counter The Growing Apathy, Anger, Selfishness, Division, Disinformation, And Violence That Threaten Us All. Through An Expert Blend Of Civics, History, And Political Analysis, This Book Illuminates How Americans Can Rediscover And Recover The Attitudes And Behaviors That Have Contributed So Much To This Countrys Success Over The Centuries.As Richard Haass Argues, We Get The Government And The Country We Deserve. Getting The One We Need, However, Is Up To Us. The Bill Of Obligations Gives Citizens Across The Political Spectrum A Plan Of Action To Achieve It.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Bill of Obligations'? A: 'The Bill of Obligations' addresses the idea of revising and expanding the concept of citizenship in the United States, emphasizing the need for obligations alongside rights to promote good citizenship in a divided society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Bill of Obligations'? A: The book is authored by Richard Haass, a bestselling author known for his insights on governance and democracy.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Bill of Obligations' have? A: 'The Bill of Obligations' contains 240 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Bill of Obligations' was published on January 24, 2023.
- Q: Is 'The Bill of Obligations' available in different formats? A: This book is currently available in hardcover format.
- Q: What kind of content can I expect in 'The Bill of Obligations'? A: The book features a blend of civics, history, and political analysis, aimed at educating readers about citizenship and civic responsibilities.
- Q: Does 'The Bill of Obligations' include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, the book is accompanied by a PBS companion documentary titled 'A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy'.
- Q: What audience is 'The Bill of Obligations' intended for? A: 'The Bill of Obligations' is intended for readers interested in politics, civic engagement, and those seeking to understand their role as citizens.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include the importance of civic obligations, the challenges facing democracy, and how to engage positively in a divided society.
- Q: Is 'The Bill of Obligations' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book can serve as a valuable resource for students and academics studying political science, civics, and democracy.