{"title":"Jonas Kieffer","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking works of Jonas Kieffer, an influential author renowned for his contributions to the field of Education \u0026amp; Reference. With an exceptional ability to weave complex ideas into accessible narratives, Kieffer invites readers to delve into significant topics with depth and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Idea of America\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of American identity and its multifaceted influences. Through this book, Kieffer examines historical, cultural, and social dimensions, offering readers a nuanced understanding of America's evolving narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJonas Kieffer's books serve as essential resources for those eager to broaden their knowledge and perspective. Whether you are a student, educator, or simply a curious mind, Kieffer's works will provide valuable insights and foster meaningful dialogue on pressing issues. Embark on an educational journey through this expertly curated collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-idea-of-america-by-jonas-kieffer-9781394353828","title":"The Idea of America","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarren Walker has lived the promise of America.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to a single mother in a Louisiana charity hospital, the pride of Head Start and public schools in rural East Texas, Walker serves today as the tenth President of the Ford Foundation, among the largest private foundations in the United States. Since 2013, he has overseen more than $7 billion in grantmaking, while transforming philanthropy and inspiring conversations about and commitments to democratic values and institutions around the world. As Walker writes, “I have lived on both sides of American inequality. And I know, all too personally, that the distance between the two has never been greater.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Idea of America: Reflections on Inequality, Democracy, and the Values We Share,\u003c\/em\u003e Walker argues that we can narrow our widening divides by rediscovering our common aspirations and common good. With an original foreword by President William Jefferson Clinton, this prescient, timely compendium introduces us to an essential leader of and for our moment—in his own words—through his most essential reflections, essays, and speeches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross 97 selected pieces, many published here for the first time, Walker shares from his:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUniquely American story and extraordinary life's journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBold leadership of the Ford Foundation, whose efforts and assets he marshalled to uproot inequalities of all kinds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAudacious vision for a philanthropy that prioritises justice beyond generosity—and that practices a new Gospel of Wealth for our new gilded age\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLifelong passion for arts and culture, wellsprings of empathy and of social change\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTrailblazing advocacy for a more democratic capitalism, which ensures that where markets lead, justice follows\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUrgent reaffirmation of America's enduring promise—that from many, we are one, and that all deserve dignity, fairness, and opportunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, Walker calls for courageous, moral leadership from us all—challenging us to step back from the extremes, to lean into nuance and complexity, and to build longer bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Hope,” Walker affirms, “is the oxygen of democracy.” \u003cem\u003eThe Idea of America\u003c\/em\u003e gives powerful testimony to all that is possible “if we renew our fidelity to the values that bind us, both despite and because of our differences.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46795305517292,"sku":"9781394353828","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12077923482684.jpg?v=1757028299"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonas-kieffer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}