{"product_id":"the-assault-on-reason-by-albert-gore-rare-books","title":"The Assault on Reason by Albert Gore [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"92\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Assault on Reason\u003c\/em\u003e (2007) is a critical examination by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore of the decline of rational discourse in American public life.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGore argues that the rise of television and the internet, combined with the influence of money in politics, has led to the erosion of reasoned public debate.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe contends that this assault on reason has undermined the foundation of democracy, allowing emotion, ideology, and misinformation to dominate public discourse.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book explores how the public sphere has evolved into a place hostile to reason, making readers aware of the forces at work on their own minds and leading to an understanding of what can be done, individually and collectively, to restore the rule of reason and safeguard the future.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGore draws on his experience in politics and the work of experts across various disciplines to present a powerful manifesto for clear thinking.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAlbert Arnold Gore Jr., known as Al Gore, is an American politician, environmentalist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe served as the 45th Vice President of the United States under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAfter his political career, Gore became a prominent advocate for environmental issues, particularly climate change awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe co-created the influential documentary \u003cem data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eAn Inconvenient Truth\u003c\/em\u003e and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his efforts in raising awareness about man-made climate change.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGore remains active in climate advocacy, investing in green technologies and supporting organizations like the Climate Reality Project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253248483514,"sku":"34CVELWCH-Used","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-05-30at11.25.26AM.jpg?v=1760980358","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-assault-on-reason-by-albert-gore-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}