The Conscience of a Conservative

Focusing on the American conservative political movement, this influential work outlines key conservative positions on education, labor unions, taxation, and civil rights. Ghostwritten by L. Brent Bozell Jr. for Senator Barry Goldwater, it played a pivotal role in his rise to national prominence and the 1964 Republican presidential nomination. The book reignited conservative ideals, paving the way for Reagan-era Republicanism in the 1980s. Its accessible definitions of modern conservatism continue to resonate in political discourse, making it essential for students of political science and history.