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Adrift: Charting Our Course Back to a Great Nation
Adrift Charting Our Course Back to a Great Nation Author:William C. Harris, Steven C. Beschloss Foreword by Gov. Bill Richardson of New MexicoWhat has gone wrong for America and what can we do about it? Americans have begun to wonder whether our best days are ahead of us or are now past. Yet at a time of clear urgency and grave need, the nation's politicians seem increasingly unable to get beyond ideological battles and provide genuine lea... more »dership. Is this any way to run a great country?The threats to our way of life are real, as great as any that earlier generations have struggled against. But instead of working together to face and fix our problems in the grand tradition of America's can-do spirit, the nation finds itself adrift, dragged down by declining educational levels, a shift to entertainment and consumption over making things, a failure of political leadership, an unquestioning presumption of preeminence, and a lack of creativity in forming partnerships to spur innovation and global advantage.In this timely book, veteran scientist and foundation executive William C. Harris and award-winning journalist Steven C. Beschloss not only diagnose the critical systemic weaknesses plaguing America but also lay out a workable blueprint for tackling the critical challenges we face today. With the intent of spurring a constructive national dialogue, the authors examine how:We Americans must be jolted out of our complacency and motivated to bold action and common purpose.Government can work in concert with industry to drive innovation and revitalize our economy.We can elevate the quality of our educational system to meet new challenges.We must encourage the best and the brightest immigrants from around the world to participate in our nation's future.Individual cities and states are showing the way forward with creativity and strategic partnerships.These and other innovative initiatives can be enacted to create a more secure economic and political future.Adrift is more than a compelling narrative and a candid look at our current discontent. It is an inspiring call to action on how we as a nation can once again attain our full potential and thrive.« less