For those unfamiliar with conservatism or for those already committed to its principles, this "briefing book" is a vital reference to the conservative point of view on today's most hotly debated issues. From Charles Murray on the power of community, to Richard John Neuhaus on the role of religion, to James Q. Wilson and George Kelling on urban crime, to Thomas Sowell on the implications of multiculturalism, Good Order sets the agenda for today's conservative. In the variety of its contributors and the scope of its subject matter, this collection provides a fascinating overview of the broad - and surprising - range of ideas that constitute the conservative movement as we move into the next century. Whether you are a conservative gearing up for the next election and want the right ammunition, or are undecided and want to know where conservatives stand on the key questions of our time, Good Order is the right book to discover the Right's best ideas.