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Throughout his many writings, Michael Novak, one of the leading Catholic social theorists of our times, has urged us to adopt a tripartite system of democratic capitalism including a market economy, a democratic polity, and a moral-cultural system that would nourish the values and virtues on which free societies depend. Three in One introduces the reader to Novak's portrait of democratic capitalism.
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Novak (social and political studies, American Enterprise Institute) explicates the perspective of compassionate conservatism. These 29 essays discuss democracy, capitalism, and morality, of course, but also some unlikely topics for a conservative. Among these are the relation between freedom and community, the responsibility of businesses, and solidarity during the process of globalization. An autobiographical essay is also included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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