Excellent and objective
358229
What I really like about this movie is that it doesn't portray a right and wrong party. Both Capt. Bligh and Fletcher Christian are portrayed as decent human beings. Neither is the villain in the movie. One can equally easily argue that one or the other is right.

One can claim that the mutineers should've acted more professionally, obeyed the captain, and not gotten too involved in Tahiti life (particularly with the women). However, one can also argue that the Captain Bligh was morally wrong in commanding the crew to cross Cape Horn, thereby risking their lives, for a mission that required no need for that (transporting of plants), just so that the captain would look good.
2703073
While most books on the subject tend to be written by dreamers of all ages, with never a chance to manage a single other person in their lives, but rather childish ideological zeal - this book is a pleasant contrast. I have read only a chapter on sale of offices, however. That is well-based and balanced, - and, as such, unavoidably comes up with helpful observations and conclusions. Highly recommended.
268807
This is a tremendous book. I wish those who call themselves progressives or anyone who is a moral relativist would read this. It is truth. Plain and simple. Matt Walsh has a knack for really getting down to the very depth of truth. He is humorous, but very candid, and truthful. There is nothing he says in this book that any objective person would have any trouble believing. The problem is that we are not all objective. Many of us our in fact, moral relativists and it is destroying our family and faith.
4204797
Anderson provides a brilliant summation of the current assault on marriage and family.  This is an extremely well researched and presented case for natural marriage and the importance of children being raised by their biological mother and father if at all possible.  Moreover, he makes it clear that the proponents of same sex marriage and the cultural elites have no intention what-so-ever in accommodating religious individuals and organizations in the realm of marriage and family, and that our religious liberties at large are imperiled.  Anderson is exceedingly fair in his presentation of the facts as we now know them.  He acknowledges the strengths and weakness in the sociological literature.  He understands the arguments of those who are pushing to redefine marriage as merely a legal recognition of a romantic relationship.  However, he also presents a devastating case against this definition in terms of its negative impact on society and its harm to children.  By diluting and devaluing marriage many fewer children will benefit from being raised by their biological parents, and more will be raised in single family households or even destroyed in the womb than if natural marriage were protected and encouraged.  The only weakness I can see in Andersons presentation is in not recognizing, or at least not venturing into examining the root motivation of the same sex marriage agenda.  Maybe this is wise, but he tends to present the degradation of religious freedoms that accompany the push to validate unnatural marriage as a mere by-product of the proposed changes to the meaning of marriage rather than the actual underlying objective of the militant secular left.  Indeed, the groups championing this transformation know very well that if they can isolate faithful Christians and other religious groups legally, economically, and culturally on this issue then they can remove them from debating in the public square altogether.  Finally, the one star reviews here are obviously from those that are entirely agenda driven and have not read the book.  If they have read the book then they are intellectually dishonest if they cannot admit that Andersons work provides a thoughtful and thorough refutation of the same-sex marriage ideology.
506958
The book is objective. The language is clear and easily understandable for those that are not english native readers. I recommend
4798055
This review is a response to an earlier review that claimed Tinder's book was anti-American and critical of conservatives. As an American, a devout Christian, and a conservative Republican, I felt obliged to say that I found this book to be exceedingly even-handed and quite honest in its portrayals. There isn't a single perspective in the book that isn't compared and contrasted with several other opposing perspectives. He devotes space to the strengths and weaknesses of each ideology. His tone is respectful.

The only agenda in this book is to spur deeper and clearer thinking. To that end, it succeeds marvelously. And it's concise.
2238085
I found this book to be factual and objective. The authors are well known scholars from very well known institutions (U of Chicago and Harvard).  It is refreshing to read such people address the following: 1. unilateral and unquestioned support of Israel by the US Congress and Administration resulting not so much from conviction/belief that this is the right policy, but more out of fear of retribution from the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)  2. the AIPAC's domination of the public debate on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict in favor of the Israelis resulting in debates and policies that are one sided and stunted. 3. the marginilization of anyone who either criticizes Israel or US support for Israel (e.g. President Carter's recent book) and labeling them as "antisemitic".

My initial interest in the book stemmed from the fact that prior to the publication of this book, the Atlantic Monthly invited the authors of this book to write an article on the Israel lobby in the US.  However, when the authors submitted their article (after working with the editor's of the Atlantic Monthly and incorporating their comments in the final copy of article) the Atlantic Monthly decided to not run it.  This is the unfortunate reality of the power of the Israel lobby in the US.

The most important message of this book is that the status quo will not benefit American interests and in the long run will also damage Israel.  I highly recommend this book.
2089444
Generally books that deals with issues of importance, and qualify as good journalism, are expected to be objective.  But in the recent past, such objectivity has been set aside to pursue what the author percieves as the greater good.  This phenomena has presented itself on both the right and left in the last general election in the Swiftboat Veterans for Peace and Farenheit 911.  This book clearly follows that basic subjective model.  That being said, the factual content of the text seems to be close to bullet proof.  I prefer a writing style that leads the reader to the edge of the cliff but refuses to kick him/her over the edge.  This presentation is somewhat unsubtle in its use of a cattle prod to do what the factual info should be adequate to invoke.  But it does provide facts that are extremely relevant to the current debate, shortens the research path for any serious observer, and crucial to be in the posession of every voter.
2093739
Peter Van Arsdale has been very thorough in exploring Global Human Rights in all the ways that can be construed. As usual, he is very thorough and objective, since he gets many points of views from the many people he interviews (myself included). Also typical, he writes in a clear and compelling way, so while academically rigorous, it is still very interesting and easy to read.
2604229
This is one of the best books I have read on these subject. Most books emphasize one aspect or the other, but this book emphasizes both aspects equally. It is simple to follow and keeps to the point.  I have already recommended it to friends.
4660984
This is an excellent, objective, and readable evaluation of the work and legacy of Sigmund Freud. Those who put this in the "Freud bashing" category appear not to desire an objective evaluation of Freud as a clinician nor as a scientist: Kramer presents the reader with such in a lively and precise way. He also presents the impact that Freud's ideas had on Western culture, and it is here where the impact of Freud is beyond question. Whether this impact has been for ill or good is open to question, speaking generally or more specifically in psychiatric and psychological science.
232011
The book is easy to read but also full of detailed factual information. What sets it apart is a refreshing, objective tone. In a non-conspiratory way, it answers a question that had been long in the back of my mind of how so many obviously intelligent scientists could contribute to the web of misinformation produced by the evolutionary community without "having an agenda." The way it explains the practical social and scientific dynamics involved is probably the single most valuable contribution of Lubenov's book. This book really earned the 5 stars I assigned it.
2828315
I found this book to be very smart, very well researched and surprisingly objective. As it went through the events of the 1980`s it remained close to the facts without giving an opinion until all of the facts were in place.
It also took me back to that era with well written descriptions and perfect references.
I highly recommend this book to anyone trying to put our modern political situation into historical perspective.
1075639
Very good book -- It covers all of the major religions. It gives succinct analyses -- revealing the essence of the particular school of thought. It was objective and a good review.
1668817
Great, objective, straight to the point approach.  I always say there is nothing more beautiful than an elegant argument. This book was built on several, simple and elegant arguments. A good companion to anyone with a curious mind.
4368043
I enjoy the topics and so far the objective reporting of "facts" not editorialized dreck. The description of current events and state of affairs of America is informative. This is reasonably priced and it contains useful information. I used to enjoy Scientific American until they started to editorialize and call it scientific reporting; too bad and so obvious that they have an agenda. American Interest is coming through with good unbiased information so far.
2167345
This is a substantial, dense, and very objective book which helps to understand of Irish conflict. Having been born in Belfast Richard English approaches the IRA with simple assumptions and provides complex details. He ties major events in the PIRA history with the organization's philosophies and objectives. He argues for both sides Nationalist and Unionist as well as IRA's own justifications for its war against Britain supporting through extensive research. Drawing on the books, articles, TV broadcasts, newspapers, interviews, he provides Northern Ireland recent history and IRA's ideology from beginning of 1900's to the current century.