TY - BOOK AU - Thomas,Cal TI - The things that matter most SN - 0060170832 : AV - HN 59.2 .T5 1994 PY - 1994/// CY - New York, NY PB - HarperCollins KW - United States KW - Social conditions KW - 1980-2020 KW - 1960-1980 KW - Moral conditions N1 - Prelude: "Don't stop thinking about tomorrow" -- The promise of liberation from the traditional family -- The promise of unrestrained expression -- The promise of pharmaceutical enlightenment -- The promise of sexual freedom -- The promise of God's death -- The promise to end poverty -- The promise of preferential treatment for the young and the strong -- The promise of progressive education -- The promise that bigger government will do it all for you -- Epilogue: Promises to keep ER -