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Rich, Free, and Miserable
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The Failure of Success in America
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Artikel-Nr:
9781442200944
Veröffentl:
2012
Einband:
Paperback
Erscheinungsdatum:
27.03.2012
Seiten:
252
Autor:
John Brueggemann
Gewicht:
415 g
Format:
229x152x15 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
John Brueggemann is professor of sociology and Quadracci Chair in Social Responsibility at Skidmore College. He is the author of Racial Competition and Class Solidarity and a number of journal articles, and he is a regular speaker on topics including class, race, inequality, and social change.
Compared to much of the rest of the world, America and its citizens are rich. But many people are also deeply miserable-at work, at home, or both. This provocative book unpacks why so many people are struggling, both emotionally and financially, in a nation that looks so prosperous on the surface. Author John Brueggemann not only outlines these pressing social problems, but also offers practical suggestions for people looking to make a positive change.
Acknowledgments Preface to the Paperback Edition Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Missing the Forest and Most of the Trees: What's Useful and What's Not in Current Conversations Chapter 3: Social Change and Continuity in U.S. History Chapter 4: Triumph of the Market Chapter 5: Economic Life: Winning the Rat Race Chapter 6: Civil Life: Cool iPods, Rolling Stops, and Fighting Dads Chapter 7: Family Life: Frenzy and Atomization Chapter 8: Resetting the Moral Compass Notes Bibliography Index About the Author