But Seriously: Steve Allen Speakes His Mind

But Seriously: Steve Allen Speakes His Mind
ISBN-10
1616140011
ISBN-13
9781616140014
Category
Social Science
Pages
392
Language
English
Published
1996
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Author
Steve Allen

Description

As its title suggests, But Seriously... offers readers a superb sampling of Steve Allen's articles, personal correspondence, speeches, book excerpts, and forewords written to introduce the work of important writers.Whether Allen is serving up some tongue-in-cheek advice on How to Attack a Liberal in which he identifies himself as the liberal and then advises conservatives on how best to confront his beliefs ethically, or is offering his views on Chinese nuclear capability, his razor-sharp insights always cut to the core of the issue. This cornucopia of well-reasoned discussion is filled with good humor, irony, and a deep concern for the human condition. Whether he's offering Concluding Remarks at the National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice, an excerpt from The Courage of Conviction, or expressing his views on Native Americans, labor relations, the lessons to be learned from Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, or presenting an open letter to Frank Sinatra, Allen's devotion to common sense and serious social involvement carves a path for others to follow.Steve Allen takes aim at many subjects, hitting the funny boneand a nerve or two. -Detroit NewsThis anthology of speeches, articles and essays reveals a turn of mind that is at times comic, thoughtful, and angry, but always concise and logical. -The HeraldAllen is a bonafide genius. [He] comes to his opinions through careful study and flawless logic . . . -Ventura County StarAn absolute delight to pick up and turn to for witty and insightful opinions . . . -SkepticFull of his razor-sharp wit and profound insight, the book is testimony to his brilliance. [This is] a delightful work by a Renaissance man who invites us to think. -Star-Ledger

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