Evaluating Books: What Would T

"Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This?" offers many insights. It teaches principles of economics and government in bite-sized nuggets, and gives indicators for spotting the philosophical slant of most writers and media commentators on the subjects of law, history, economics and literature. For ages 12 through adult. Can be used for courses in Economics, Business, Finance, Government and History.Table of Contents for Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This?Uncle Eric's Model of How the World WorksQuantity Discounts AvailableAuthor's DisclosureHow to Use This BookEvaluating BooksAmerica's FoundersNegative Indicators Issue #1. The Great DepressionIssue #2. Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal Issue #3. Progressive TaxesIssue #4. Robber Baron CapitalistsIssue #5. Governments Aren't GreedyIssue #6. Child Labor LawsIssue #7. Farmers Had Happier LivesIssue #8. Poverty and Crime Issue #9. Wage-and-Price Spiral Issue #10. Needs of Society Issue #11. IsolationismIssue #12. Unions Saved WorkersIssue #13. Social Security is BeneficialIssue #14. War Issue #15. Sacrifice Issue #16. The Founders Motives Were CorruptMisleading TermsPositive IndicatorsIndicator #1. Quality of Life Indicator #2. IndividualismIndicator #3. Accomplishment Deserves RewardIndicator #4. Higher Law ExistsIndicator #5. Heroes Use Brain Not BrawnIndicator #6. Evidence vs. Opinion Indicator #7. Objective Truth Indicator #8. Tanstaafl Indicator #9. Overcome Problems & Move ForwardExamplesThe Great Thanksgiving HoaxA Tribute to the Statue of Ellis IslandThe Founding Fathers: Smugglers, Tax Evaders, and Traitors? Recommended AuthorsOrganizationsAbout Richard J. MayburyIndex