The Right Nation: Conservative Power in America

By John Micklethwait, Adrian Wooldridge

Categories: Politics & Social Sciences

The Right Nation is a 2004 book by The Economist journalists John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge. The authors explain how American conservatism grew into a powerful movement over half a century and why the United States is more conservative than other rich democracies.

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• Fareed Zakaria: “This week's book is "The Right Nation" by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge. Micklethwait is the editor of "The Economist" magazine. I thought it was a very appropriate book for the week because it explores America's shift to the political right over the past half century. The authors are Brits and their outsider's perspective nicely captures the hows and whys of this huge sea change in American politics. It's wonderfully written, intelligent and accessible. And if you think this country is a center-right nation, you - you should read it. If you don't, see what they have to say.”