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 \nRussell Kirk,one of America's mostgifted writers,understands the magni-tude of our crisis.But he has not losthope.With the brilliance and eruditionwe have come to expect of the authorof The Conservative Mind,he demon-strates not only the strength of the  \nforces seeking to destroy Western civil-ization,but their weaknesses as well.  \n\"If ethical understanding...isignored in modern letters andpolitics,we are left at the mercyof consuming private appetite andoppressive political power.Weend in Darkness.”  \nHere,indeed,is a treasure of clearthought.What “wonder drugs”are inhis prescription?Enduring standards.The Christian faith,including its originsin Judah and Israel.Ordered liberty.The great works of literature.Andfresh,compelling reasons why childrenmust have good literature,and how wecan help them enjoy it.  \n-Russell Kirk  \nG","cbCaiiyiUvw2bBdq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiyiUvw2bBdq","pdf",3510435,44,"English","# Introduction\n## Observations of Abnormity in Literature and Politics\n## The Crisis and the Role of Enduring Standards\n## Christian Faith and Ordered Liberty\n## Literature, Education, and Youth\n## Literary Remarks on Major Writers\n## Enrollment and Offer Information","[{\"question\":\"What does Enemies of the Permanent Things argue about the roots of modern violence?\",\"answer\":\"It links today’s violence and moral degeneration to the weakening of institutions and the spread of Darkness in public life. 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