Author: Edgar Hilsenrath
Publisher: Owl of Minerva Press
ISBN: 9783943334241
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270

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"If you, Jakob Bronsky, meet a girl like that, she's going to ask herself: Who is this Jakob Bronsky? ... What does Jakob Bronsky know about the American way of life? Does Jakob Bronsky know that success is the only thing that counts? Is he the kind of guy who gets ahead no matter what and still believes in God Almighty? Does he know that our world is an ideal one? ... Is he familiar with the ideals of our forefathers who, back then, arrived on our shores on the first ship, the Mayflower? And what does he think of Coca-Cola culture?" For more information, please visit: http: //doi.org/10.4444/10.4

Author: Edgar Hilsenrath
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788025900154
Category :
Languages : cs
Pages : 199

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Author: Benjamin Radford
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476645744
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 235

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National panics about crime, immigrants, police, and societal degradation have been pervasive in the United States of the 21st century. Many of these fears begin as mere phantom fears, but are systematically amplified by social media, news media, bad actors and even well-intentioned activists. There are numerous challenges facing the U.S., but Americans must sort through which fears are legitimate threats and which are amplified exaggerations. This book examines the role of fear in national panics and addresses why many Americans believe the country is in horrible shape and will continue to deteriorate (despite contradictory evidence). Political polarization, racism, sexism, economic inequality, and other social issues are examined. Combining media literacy, folklore, investigative journalism, psychology, neuroscience, and critical thinking approaches, this book reveals the powerful role that fear plays in clouding perceptions about the U.S. It not only records the repercussions of this toxic phenomenon, but also offers evidence-based solutions.

Author: Peter Ullian
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387675575
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272

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NEW AMERICAN CENTURY and FAIR CITY by Peter Ullian. These two plays explore themes of power, love and citizenship. NEW AMERICAN CENTURY presents an imaginative and theatrical look behind the historical events that culminated in a coup attempt against Hugo Chávez in 2002. FAIR CITY is set in Dublin in 1988 when a young Jewish-American man falls in love with an Irish Catholic barmaid. This publication is part of NoPassport Press' Dreaming the Americas Series.

Author: J. Lyons
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137376805
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 452

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How was American culture disseminated into Britain? Why did many British citizens embrace American customs? And what picture did they form of American society and politics? This engaging and wide-ranging history explores these and other questions about the U.S.'s cultural and political influence on British society in the post-World War II period.

Author: Akbar Ahmed
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0815704402
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 546

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Nearly seven million Muslims live in the United States today, and their relations with non-Muslims are strained. Many Americans associate Islam with figures such as Osama bin Laden, and they worry about “homegrown terrorists.” To shed light on this increasingly important religious group and counter mutual distrust, renowned scholar Akbar Ahmed conducted the most comprehensive study to date of the American Muslim community. Journey into America explores and documents how Muslims are fitting into U.S. society, placing their experience within the larger context of American identity. This eye-opening book also offers a fresh and insightful perspective on American history and society. Following up on his critically acclaimed Journey into Islam: The Crisis of Globalization (Brookings, 2007), Ahmed and his team of young researchers traveled for a year through more than seventyfive cities across the United States—from New York City to Salt Lake City; from Las Vegas to Miami; from the large Muslim enclave in Dearborn, Michigan, to small, predominantly white towns like Arab, Alabama. They visited homes, schools, and over one hundred mosques to discover what Muslims are thinking and how they are living every day in America. In this unprecedented exploration of American Muslim communities, Ahmed asked challenging questions: Can we expect an increase in homegrown terrorism? How do American Muslims ofArab descent differ from those of other origins (for example, Somalia or South Asia)? Why are so many white women converting to Islam? How can a Muslim become accepted fully as an “American,” and what does that mean? He also delves into the potentially sticky area of relations with other religions. For example, is there truly a deep divide between Muslims and Jews in America? And how well do Muslims get along with other religious groups, such as Mormons in Utah? Journey into America is equal parts anthropological research, listening tour, and travelogue. Whereas Ahmed’s previous book took the reader into homes, schools, and mosques in the Muslim world, his new quest takes us into the heart of America and its Muslim communities. It is absolutely essential reading for anyone trying to make sense of America today.

Author: Gayelle W
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781698132075
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104

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This book humorously details a disgruntled employee's distasteful work experiences, and exposes some of the corrupt practices experienced in the workforce. If you work in Corporate America, and you're tired of the never-ending fuck shit, this book is for YOU.

Author: M. Keith Booker
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442273232
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 257

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Widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time, The Sopranos is also considered one of the most significant achievements in contemporary American culture. IThe series spearheaded the launch of a new wave of quality programming that has transformed the way people watch, experience, and talk about television. By chronicling the life and crimes of a New Jersey mobster, his family, and his cronies, The Sopranos examines deep themes at the heart of American life, particularly the country’s seedy underbelly. In Tony Soprano’s America: Gangsters, Guns, and Money, M. Keith Booker and Isra Daraiseh explore the central role of the series in American cultural history. While examining the elements that account for the show’s popularity and critical acclaim, the authors also contend that The Sopranos revolutionized the way audiences viewed television in general and cable programming as well. This book demonstrates how a show focused on an ethnic antihero somehow reflected common themes of contemporary American life, including ethnicity, class, capitalism, therapy, and family dynamics. Providing a sophisticated yet accessible account of the groundbreaking series—a show that rivals film and literature for its beauty and stunning characterization of modern life—this book engages the reader with ideas central to the American experience. Tony Soprano’s America brings to life this profound television program in ways that will entertain, engage, and perhaps even challenge longtime viewers and critics.

Author: Mark Manson
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006245773X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 197

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#1 New York Times Bestseller Over 10 million copies sold In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up. Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited—"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek. There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.

Author: Jeremy Void
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0578163845
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207

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Come on down and join Derek Defect, Eric Derelict, or Jay Terror in a crass aventure through the suburbs of Boston or in Boston itself. Explore the third floor in Bobby Taylor's childhood home. Or even enter Amanda's mind for a nightmare of all nightmares. In Derelict America, nothing is ever as it seems, and when it starts to appear even close, you are bound to get snagged on a rusty nail. Don't think you can safely predict what's inside these pages, because around every turn a terrible fate awaits your arrival. Take a ride with the Joker and you'll never be the same again. A page-turner doesn't even tell you how intense it gets, for it is full of thieves and junkies and ghosts and the Grim Reaper. And the music contained inside these pages only gets louder and faster the farther you go.