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1. A Primer on America's Schools
In this volume the eleven members of the Koret Task Force on K–12 Education provide a broad overview of the American education system—pulling together basic facts about its structure and operation, identifying key problems that hinder its performance, and offering perspectives on the requirements of genuine reform.
2. The Flat Tax
This new and updated edition of The Flat Tax sets forth the flat-tax plan developed by Robert Hall and Alvin Rabushka, senior fellows at the Hoover Institution, who believe it is the most fair, efficient, simple, and workable plan on the table. The plan has withstood the scrutiny of leading experts on taxation and has been enthusiastically endorsed by many of them.
3. Property Rights: A Practical Guide to Freedom and Prosperity
Drawing on the thoughts of various professionals, a blueprint for the nonexpert is presented on how societies can encourage or discourage freedom and prosperity through their property rights institutions. It details step-by-step what property rights are, how they evolve, how they can be protected, and how they promote freedom and prosperity.
4. Our Schools and Our Future...Are We Still at Risk?
This book assesses the changes that have occurred in the twenty years since A Nation at Risk, which urged major reforms in American education, was issued by the National education Commission. It offers recommendations based on three core principles—accountability, choice, and transparency—that can reinvigorate the system and rekindle America's confidence in public education.
5. The Transnational Dimension of Cyber Crime and Terrorism
The growing threat of worldwide cyber crime.
6. Controversial Essays
One of conservatism's most articulate voices dissects today's most important economic, racial, political, education, legal, and social issues, sharing his entertaining and thought-provoking insights on a wide range of contentious subjects. "This book contains an abundance of wisdom on a large number of economic issues." - Mises Review
7. School Reform: The Critical Issues
This book explores a wide range of critical areas in education, examines the basic nature of our education problems, provides a clear understanding of underperformance, and proposes reasonable and effective strategies for success.
8. Our Brave New World: Essays on the Impact of September 11
September 11, 2001: The beginning of a new era in American history?
9. Bringing in a New Era in Character Education
The authors provide a unique perspective on what is needed to make character education an effective, lasting part of our educational agenda. Each chapter points out the directions that character education must take today and offers strategies essential for making progress in the field.
10. Beyond the Color Line: New Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in America
From color-blind to color-consciousness—a counterproductive approach to racial equality?
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