Politics

Blaustein, Albert P.; CONSTITUTIONS OF THE WORLD, Carmichael & Carmichael, Inc., Nashville, TN, 1990- The story of international constitutionalism as it has developed over the past 350 years. 2 1/2 hours  

Boez, David; Riggenbach, Jeff; LIBERTARIANISM: A PRIMER, Blackstone AudioBooks, Ashland, Oregon, 1997- David Boez presents the essential guidebook to the libertarian perspective, detailing its roots, central tenets, solutions to contemporary policy dilemmas, and future in American politics.  8 tapes

Cowin, Andrew J.; SETTING PRIORITIES AT THE UNITED NATIONS, The Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C., 1993 1 cassette

Dallek, Robert and Hertzberg, Hendrik. CHARACTER ABOVE ALL, Simon & Schuster Inc., 1996. An incomparable audio, crackling with the energy and excitement of a great mind at work and the intellectual urgency befitting a topic of lasting national importance.

Gingrich, Newt; TO RENEW AMERICA, Harper Collins Publishers, Inc. 1995- 183 minutes

Gordon, David; McElroy, Wendy; MACHIAVELLI-THE PRINCE/ BOÉTIE-DISCOURSE ON VOLUNTARY SERVITUDE, Carmichael & Carmichael, Nashville, TN, 1986- Presentation of THE PRINCE written by Niccolo Machiavelli for his ruler as a guide for gaining and keeping power and also the presentation of Boétie's DISCOURSE ON VOLUNTARY SERVITUDE which examines the psychology of political obedience, the structure and specific mechanisms of state authority, the motives of those who obey and those who command, and the phenomenon of obedience in the absence of force. 2 cassettes

Limbaugh, Rush; THE WAY THINGS OUGHT TO BE, Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York, 1992- Using personal anecdotes, Limbaugh reveals the major influences in his life and views and comments on leading issues of our day. 2 1/2 hours

McElroy Wendy; GIANTS OF POLITICAL THOUGHT: CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE/ THE LIBERATOR, Carmichael & Carmichael, Inc., Nashville, TN, 1985- Discusses CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE, a classic analysis of the individual's relationship to the state. It examines why people obey laws they believe are unjust. Also discusses THE LIBERATOR, a newspaper published form 1831 to 1865 that was the most important voice of the anti-slavery movement. 3 hours

Paine, Thomas; RIGHTS OF MAN, Classics on Tape, Ashland, OR, 1990- Originally published in 179, Rights of Man is a classic on the subject of democracy. 10 1/2 hours

Powell, Colin. MY AMERICAN JOURNEY, Random House Audiobooks. A story of political excitement and disclosure, but it is much more. It is a life well lived and well told.

Smith, George; THOMAS PAINE- COMMON SENSE/ THOMAS JEFFERSON- DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, Carmichael & Carmichael, Nashville, TN, 1985- Presentation that examines Thomas Paine's views and how Americans defended the right to resist unjust laws and how this resistance formed into a revolution. Also presents Thomas Jefferson's THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE which articulated the principles of the American revolution. 115 minutes

Smith, George; THE U.S. CONSTITUTION: THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, Carmichael & Carmichael, Inc., Nashville, TN, 1987- A dramatic presentation of the convention held in 1787 in Philadelphia where the United States Constitution was drafted establishing a national government. 3 hours

Toqueville, Alexis; DEMOCRACY IN AMERICAS: PART I, Classics on Tape, Ashland OR, - An account of the strengths and limits of democracy in general and of American democracy in particular.