{"product_id":"9781572845022","title":"Recalculating: Steve Chapman on a New Century: Collected Columns from the Chicago Tribune","description":"Steve Chapman is a nationally syndicated columnist known for his discerning commentary, wry humor, and optimism in the face of an ever-changing world. His newest book, \u003ci\u003eRecalculating: Steve Chapman on a New Century\u003c\/i\u003e, compiles the best of his popular twice-a-week \u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e column. It is the first such collection of his work, covering topics ranging from politics and pop culture to business and international affairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComprising more than 220 columns published between 2000 and 2015, \u003ci\u003eRecalculating: Steve Chapman on a New Century\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating compendium of Chapman's matter-of-fact opinions on everything from sports to the Iraq War. His column, which is featured in over 50 newspapers, delivers straightforward insight into current events and pressing social issues. Known for both his libertarian views and his eschewing of dogmatic ideology, Chapman's columns are simultaneously skeptical and optimistic in their shrewd examination of our world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapman is also a contributor to outlets such as \u003ci\u003eSlate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWeekly Standard\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReason\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNational Review\u003c\/i\u003e. He appears regularly on TV and radio programs, including \u003ci\u003eCBS Evening News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNBC Nightly News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsHour with Jim Lehrer\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as National Public Radio's \u003ci\u003eFresh Air\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTalk of the Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOn Point\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Agate Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300941218032,"sku":"9781572845022","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781572845022_p0.jpg?v=1763796054","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781572845022","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}