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In The Republican Reversal, James Morton Turner and Andrew C. Isenberg show that the party’s transformation began in the late 1970s, with the emergence of a new alliance of pro-business, libertarian, and anti-federalist voters. This coalition came about through a concerted effort by politicians and business leaders, abetted by intellectuals and policy experts, to link the commercial interests of big corporate donors with states’-rights activism and Main Street regulatory distrust. Fiscal conservatives embraced cost-benefit analysis to counter earlier models of environmental policy making, and business tycoons funded think tanks to denounce federal environmental regulation as economically harmful, constitutionally suspect, and unchristian, thereby appealing to evangelical views of man’s God-given dominion of the Earth.
As Turner and Isenberg make clear, the conservative abdication of environmental concern stands out as one of the most profound turnabouts in modern American political history, critical to our understanding of the GOP’s modern success. The Republican reversal on the environment is emblematic of an unwavering faith in the market, skepticism of scientific and technocratic elites, and belief in American exceptionalism that have become the party’s distinguishing characteristics.
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Discover the captivating journey of environmental leadership in "The Republican Reversal: Conservatives and the Environment from Nixon to Trump". Uncover the fascinating evolution of the Republican party's stance on the environment, from its proud tradition of creating the EPA to the current denouncement of climate change as a hoax. Dive deep into the political history that shaped the party's transformation and unravel the intriguing alliance of pro-business, libertarian, and anti-federalist voters that reshaped environmental policy making.
Explore the compelling insights presented by James Morton Turner and Andrew C. Isenberg as they shed light on the conservative abdication of environmental concerns. Gain a new perspective on the profound turnabouts in modern American political history that have shaped the GOP's success. With meticulous research and expert analysis, this book delves into the complexities of the Republican party's environmental policies, offering a comprehensive view of the party's embrace of economic interests, regulatory distrust, and faith in the market.
Uncover the deep-rooted beliefs and values that have defined the Republican party's stance on environmental issues. From the appeal to evangelical views of man's dominion of the Earth to the skepticism of scientific and technocratic elites, "The Republican Reversal" offers a critical examination of the party's principles. Gain valuable insights into the party's unwavering faith in the market, American exceptionalism, and the implications of these beliefs on environmental policy making.
Ready to delve into the intriguing history of the GOP's environmental evolution? Order your copy of "The Republican Reversal: Conservatives and the Environment from Nixon to Trump" today and uncover the untold stories behind one of the most significant political transformations in American history. Order Now
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