<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In Not with a Bang But a Whimper, Dalrymple takes the measure of our cultural decline, with special attention to Britain-its bureaucratic muddle, oppressive welfare mentality, and aimless young-all pursued in the name of democracy and freedom. He shows how terrorism and the gr...<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In Not with a Bang But a Whimper, Dalrymple takes the measure of our cultural decline, with special attention to Britain-its bureaucratic muddle, oppressive welfare mentality, and aimless young-all pursued in the name of democracy and freedom. He shows how terrorism and the growing numbers of Muslim minorities have changed our public life. Also here are Mr. Dalrymple's trenchant observations on artists and ideologues, and on the treatment of criminals and the mentally disturbed, his area of medical interest.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Beautifully written, insightful, and often sad.--Neofusionist<br><br>Brilliant essays.--Conservative Book Club<br><br>Mr. Dalrymple illuminates with great clarity and precision some of the most difficult problems of our times.--The Washington Times<br>