Background
Donohue, William Anthony was born on July 18, 1947 in New York City. Son of Edward and Anna (Flynn) Donohue.
( Twilight of Liberty is a sequel to Donohue's highly reg...)
Twilight of Liberty is a sequel to Donohue's highly regarded The Politics of the American Civil Liberties Union, but with a marked change in emphasis. Instead of challenging the ACLU's nonpartisan reputation, as he did in the earlier volume, Donohue now seeks to demonstrate why and how recent ACLU policy undermines the process of liberty. He argues that the ACLU, by relentlessly warring with mediating institutions, and by pushing a radical individualism in its policies, is not making us more, but less free. Two conceptions of liberty are discussed. The first considers the social context in which the struggle for freedom takes place. It maintains that freedom is best achieved through a delicate balancing of individual rights with the legitimate needs of the social order. The other conception of liberty is atomistic, exclusively concerned with the rights of the individual. According to Donohue, such a definition assures the triumph of the state over the mediating institutions of society, thus reducing prospects for freedom. This is the first book to critically analyze contemporary ACLU policy and to challenge its reputation as the preeminent voice of freedom in the United States. It aims to move beyond the idea that freedom is best served by pushing individual rights to extremes. Twilight of Liberty will appeal to scholars in the fields of law, social policy, and culture. Students in civil liberties courses will also find this book a valuable resource.
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(Twilight of Liberty is a sequel to Donohue's highly regar...)
Twilight of Liberty is a sequel to Donohue's highly regarded The Politics of the American Civil Liberties Union, but with a marked change in emphasis. Instead of challenging the ACLU's nonpartisan reputation, as he did in the earlier volume, Donohue now seeks to demonstrate why and how recent ACLU policy undermines the process of liberty. He argues that the ACLU, by relentlessly warring with media...
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( This is a critical analysis of the history of the Ameri...)
This is a critical analysis of the history of the American Civil Liberties Union and at the same time the history of American liberalism in the twentieth century. It represents the first published account of the ACLU’s record. Other works on the organization either dealt only with specific issues or have been simply journalistic accounts. Donohue provides the first systematic analysis by a social scientist. This book is directed at those interested in the history of American liberalism and, no less, the history of American conservatism, for ideological struggle within the United States touches directly on civil libertarian concerns. The work is especially significant for American constitutional lawyers, political scientists, and for those concerned with serious ideas in American life. Supporters as well as critics of the ACLU will be attracted to this work for different reasons. It is unquestionably the most serious work now available and is likely to remain the touchstone for any such work for many years to come.
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Donohue, William Anthony was born on July 18, 1947 in New York City. Son of Edward and Anna (Flynn) Donohue.
Bachelor, New York University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1980. Master of Arts, New School for Social Research, New York City, 1974.
Professor, La Roche College, Pittsburgh, 1977-1993; with, Heritage Foundation, Washington, 1987-1988; adjunct scholar, Heritage Foundation, Washington, 1987-1988; president, Catholic League, New York City. Member board advisors Washington Legal Foundation, since 1987.
( This is a critical analysis of the history of the Ameri...)
( Twilight of Liberty is a sequel to Donohue's highly reg...)
(Twilight of Liberty is a sequel to Donohue's highly regar...)
( Twilight of Liberty is a sequel to Donohue's highly reg...)
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With United States Air Force, 1966-1970. Member National Association Scholars (board directors since 1989, member steering committee).
Son of Edward and Anna (Flynn) D. M. Valerie C. Fowlie, December 16, 1978. Children: Caryn, Caitlin.