by Mark Steyn
First published 2014
Mark Steyn takes aim at the forces reshaping Western civilization in this collection of his sharpest political commentary. The Canadian-born writer tackles political correctness with his trademark wit, examining how it stifles honest debate. He warns readers about what he sees as the existential dangers of Islamic extremism while dissecting America's immigration policies, which he views as dangerously misguided. Steyn explores how government has inserted itself into family life, arguing that the state increasingly replaces traditional structures. His writing combines serious analysis with humor that makes readers laugh even as he delivers harsh truths about contemporary society. Each column demonstrates why Steyn attracts both devoted followers and fierce critics. This anthology captures a writer who refuses to soften his message for popular consumption, offering readers unfiltered observations about a world he believes is heading toward crisis.
Genres: political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: social-commentary
Setting: Western Civilization
Period: Contemporary
466 pages · Kindle Edition · Regnery