Conservatism and Liberalism in the 1960s

Upon the re-publication of Barry Goldwater’s The Conscience of a Conservative and John Kenneth Galbraith’s The New Industrial State, a panel of political and historical observers discussed the conservatism and liberalism of the 1960s and its relation to modern politics. The panelists also talked about their books on political topics. Opening remarks were delivered by Barry Goldwater’s granddaughter, C.C. Goldwater, and John Kenneth Galbraith’s son, James K. Galbraith. Professor Wilentz moderated. The panelists responded to audience members' questions.

James K. Galbraith writes a regular column called “Econoclast” for Mother Jones magazine. C.C. Goldwater is the producer of the film Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater, a documentary about her grandfather Barry Goldwater. Jeff Madrick is the author of Why Economies Grow: The Forces That Shape Prosperity and How We Can Get Them Working Again. John P. Diggins is the author of [Ronald Reagan: Fate, Freedom, and the Mak close