A very powerful book indeed! I've found from this book most if not all about the true meaning of Conservatism that i have been labouring to unearth!! In a way, the framework of conservatism that l learned has laid the foundation of my understanding of conservatism in Malaysia (at least to my own interpretation). Though, the whole is on American conservatism but the basic tenets upon which American conservatism are based are equally relevant and forceful: To preserve and improve the society ... (show more)

A very powerful book indeed! I've found from this book most if not all about the true meaning of Conservatism that i have been labouring to unearth!! In a way, the framework of conservatism that l learned has laid the foundation of my understanding of conservatism in Malaysia (at least to my own interpretation). Though, the whole is on American conservatism but the basic tenets upon which American conservatism are based are equally relevant and forceful: To preserve and improve the society according to its customs, traditions and values.

But i must admit, i struggled to understand environmental issue from the American conservatism perspective. Generally, it is skeptical and even highly critical of all those trendy concepts like climate change etc.

Anway, apparently liberty, free market, religion, tradition, and authority are key words to my understanding of conservatism both of America and Malaysia. (show less)