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Management number 201809455 Release Date 2025/10/08 List Price $12.11 Model Number 201809455
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M. Stanton Evans was a key figure in the modern conservative movement, combining journalism, thought, and political action. He was the principal author of the Sharon Statement and a mentor to conservative writers and journalists. He was libertarian in economics and policy, traditionalist in moral and social matters, respectful of religion, and anti-Communist. He also wrote a controversial defense of Joseph McCarthy and was known for his ironic dry wit, personal modesty, and fondness for fast-food, sports, and classic rock and roll music trivia.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Encounter Books,USA


M. Stanton Evans, a prominent figure in the modern conservative movement, passed away in 2015. He left a lasting legacy that should be both remembered and emulated in thought and action. Evans was a person of remarkable breadth, combining the roles of journalist, esteemed thinker, and political activist. He played a central role in pivotal events for the conservative movement from the mid-1950s to his final decade in the 2010s. As the principal author of the Sharon Statement, the founding document of Young Americans for Freedom, Evans significantly contributed to the movement's ideology. He also mentored an entire generation of conservative writers and journalists, including Ann Coulter, John Fund, Martin Morse Wooster, Tim Carney, Richard Miniter, William McGurn, and the author of this piece.

Evans held libertarian economic and policy views, while maintaining traditionalist moral and social perspectives. He respected religion and was steadfastly anti-communist. Throughout his career, Evans wrote numerous elegant articles and one book, "The Theme is Freedom," which sought to reconcile the often conflicting strains within conservative thought. He also authored a controversial defense of Joseph McCarthy, challenging historical narratives and advocating for a more nuanced understanding of McCarthy's role.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Evans was renowned for his ironic dry wit, which emerged only in person. He exuded personal modesty and kindness, and had a fondness for fast-food, sports, and classic rock and roll music trivia. He was affectionately referred to as "the conservative for the common man."

In conclusion, M. Stanton Evans was a remarkable individual who played a pivotal role in shaping the modern conservative movement. His combination of intellectual depth, journalistic expertise, and political activism made him a respected figure within the movement. Evans' legacy continues to inspire and influence conservatives today, and his example serves as a reminder of the importance of thoughtful and principled leadership in shaping public policy.

Weight: 742g
Dimension: 162 x 237 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781641771764


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