A Fractured Nation
Author : Becher
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,78 MB
Release : 2023-12
Category :
ISBN : 9780190071592
Notes From A Fractured Country
Author : Jonny Steinberg
Publisher : Jonathan Ball Publishers
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 50,80 MB
Release : 2010-11-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1868424073
Book Description
In this selection of his Business Day columns, Jonny Steinberg walks through Pollsmoor Prison on the eve of the invasion of Iraq and believes he sees in the jail's corridors why the US's impending war in the Middle East will fail. He meets a poverty-stricken old man who spends most of his state pension maintaining a black Mercedes Benz, and explains why this shows that government's welfare programme is working. He tells us why he thinks Thabo Mbeki is an Afro-pessismist and why a South Africa ruled by Tokyo Sexwale will be as riddled with corruption as Silvio Berlusconi's Italy. Steinberg has an eye for the strangeness of our fractured country. For the last five years, Steinberg has been recording the things he sees on his travels across South Africa in his fortnightly column on Business Day's leader page. Here are the best of those columns.
Fractured Nation
Author : Kurt Winans
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 35,43 MB
Release : 2016-07-16
Category :
ISBN : 9780692713587
Book Description
In 2026 America engages in a yearlong series of celebrations to honor its two hundred fiftieth year. As a nation, the United States is unaware of a planned attempt to inflict serious pain upon specifically targeted locations within its borders. From the cradle of Texas extremely wealthy, well connected, and powerful Samuel Tillman exhibits both compassionate and ruthless traits of his personality while orchestrating and overseeing a devious plot of domestic terrorism through the use of many operatives and their underlings. First term President Jordan Harwell and the nation are caught flatfooted as the overall plan moves forward, while secret service agent Heath Bishop of the President's personal detail must help his boss cope with the devastation as many of those surrounding him falter. In the aftermath the military is prepared to wage battle against a supposed enemy while attempting to appease an outraged American public in quest of retribution.
The Fractured Republic
Author : Yuval Levin
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 13,44 MB
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0465093256
Book Description
Americans today are frustrated and anxious. Our economy is sluggish, and leaves workers insecure. Income inequality, cultural divisions, and political polarization increasingly pull us apart. Our governing institutions often seem paralyzed. And our politics has failed to rise to these challenges. No wonder, then, that Americans -- and the politicians who represent them -- are overwhelmingly nostalgic for a better time. The Left looks back to the middle of the twentieth century, when unions were strong, large public programs promised to solve pressing social problems, and the movements for racial integration and sexual equality were advancing. The Right looks back to the Reagan Era, when deregulation and lower taxes spurred the economy, cultural traditionalism seemed resurgent, and America was confident and optimistic. Each side thinks returning to its golden age could solve America's problems. In The Fractured Republic, Yuval Levin argues that this politics of nostalgia is failing twenty-first-century Americans. Both parties are blind to how America has changed over the past half century -- as the large, consolidated institutions that once dominated our economy, politics, and culture have fragmented and become smaller, more diverse, and personalized. Individualism, dynamism, and liberalization have come at the cost of dwindling solidarity, cohesion, and social order. This has left us with more choices in every realm of life but less security, stability, and national unity. Both our strengths and our weaknesses are therefore consequences of these changes. And the dysfunctions of our fragmented national life will need to be answered by the strengths of our decentralized, diverse, dynamic nation. Levin argues that this calls for a modernizing politics that avoids both radical individualism and a centralizing statism and instead revives the middle layers of society -- families and communities, schools and churches, charities and associations, local governments and markets. Through them, we can achieve not a single solution to the problems of our age, but multiple and tailored answers fitted to the daunting range of challenges we face and suited to enable an American revival.
The Fractured Nation
Author : Gary M Ryan
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 MB
Release : 2023-07-03
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
In "The Fractured Nation," Gary M. Ryan delves deep into the heart of one of America's greatest institutions and unravels the intricate web of division that it has woven throughout the nation's history. With comprehensive research, thought-provoking analysis, and insightful commentary, this book offers a unique perspective on the powerful influence the Supreme Court has had on shaping the United States into a divided nation. Take a riveting journey through: Landmark cases that have shaped American society. Explore each case's historical context, the court's ruling, and the far-reaching consequences that continue to impact our lives today. From pivotal decisions on civil rights and social issues to contentious debates on public policy, witness the seismic shifts that have shaped America's ideological landscape. "The Fractured Nation" goes beyond legal analysis, delving into the: Social and political ramifications of the Supreme Court's decisions. Uncover the deep-rooted divisions that have emerged as a result, examining the factors contributing to polarization and partisan strife. Gain a nuanced understanding of the ideological dynamics within the court and how they have shaped its rulings. As you navigate the intricate tapestry of America's division, witness the role of the media in shaping public perception and opinion. Explore the powerful influence wielded by media coverage and its impact on the nation's polarization. But it doesn't end there. "The Fractured Nation" not only uncovers the causes of division but also presents: Thought-provoking solutions. Discover potential avenues for unity and the ways in which the Supreme Court can foster healing and bridge divides. Engage in a dialogue about the future of America and the role that each citizen can play in promoting unity and understanding. If you are seeking an illuminating and comprehensive examination of how the Supreme Court's decisions have divided America, "The Fractured Nation" is an essential read. It offers a captivating narrative, well-supported research, and insightful analysis that will leave you with a profound understanding of the complex dynamics that shape our nation. Unravel the threads of division and discover the path to unity. Get your copy of "The Fractured Nation: A Close Look at How the Supreme Court Divided America" today.
Fixing Failed States
Author : Ashraf Ghani
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 39,49 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0195398610
Book Description
Social science.
The Broken Country
Author : Paisley Rekdal
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 11,44 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0820351172
Book Description
The Broken County explores the cultural and psychological effects of Vietnam on both Southeast Asian refugees and returning U.S. veterans. Rekdal examines the complicated ways in which we struggle to comprehend and memorialize the war.
The Second Civil War
Author : Peter Montoya
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 24,10 MB
Release : 2021-08-03
Category :
ISBN : 9781737206736
Book Description
America is on the brink of disaster. You've seen it -- on television, social media, at work, and even in your personal life. We're in the midst of a cold civil war, and the tension is mounting. We've lost friends and damaged relationships over opposing political views, and many of us now struggle with anxiety, anger, media addiction, or depression as we cope with the toxic weapons of cancel culture, unfriending, shunning, doxing, intimidation, and even threats of violence. "The Second Civil War" is a guidebook for every American troubled by our growing national divide. Peter Montoya provides meaningful tools and practical strategies you can implement to end political bigotry, repair broken relationships, recognize misinformation and resist fearmongering, use social media in a way that it doesn't use you, coexist with those who hold opposing views, embrace positive patriotism, and help reunify the United States of America. While the wars of the 20th century were waged by countries or institutions, the rise of unethical media, combined with the accessible power of technology, has placed us, as individuals, both on the front lines and within the command bunkers. We're not just fighting this war; we're running it -- and it's up to each and every one of us to end it. "The Second Civil War" shows you how.
Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation
Author : Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Publisher : Liveright Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 34,49 MB
Release : 2020-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 1631495747
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The “paradigm-influencing” book (Christianity Today) that is fundamentally transforming our understanding of white evangelicalism in America. Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, revealing how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism—or in the words of one modern chaplain, with “a spiritual badass.” As acclaimed scholar Kristin Du Mez explains, the key to understanding this transformation is to recognize the centrality of popular culture in contemporary American evangelicalism. Many of today’s evangelicals might not be theologically astute, but they know their VeggieTales, they’ve read John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart, and they learned about purity before they learned about sex—and they have a silver ring to prove it. Evangelical books, films, music, clothing, and merchandise shape the beliefs of millions. And evangelical culture is teeming with muscular heroes—mythical warriors and rugged soldiers, men like Oliver North, Ronald Reagan, Mel Gibson, and the Duck Dynasty clan, who assert white masculine power in defense of “Christian America.” Chief among these evangelical legends is John Wayne, an icon of a lost time when men were uncowed by political correctness, unafraid to tell it like it was, and did what needed to be done. Challenging the commonly held assumption that the “moral majority” backed Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 for purely pragmatic reasons, Du Mez reveals that Trump in fact represented the fulfillment, rather than the betrayal, of white evangelicals’ most deeply held values: patriarchy, authoritarian rule, aggressive foreign policy, fear of Islam, ambivalence toward #MeToo, and opposition to Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQ community. A much-needed reexamination of perhaps the most influential subculture in this country, Jesus and John Wayne shows that, far from adhering to biblical principles, modern white evangelicals have remade their faith, with enduring consequences for all Americans.
American Nations
Author : Colin Woodard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 42,76 MB
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0143122029
Book Description
• A New Republic Best Book of the Year • The Globalist Top Books of the Year • Winner of the Maine Literary Award for Non-fiction Particularly relevant in understanding who voted for who during presidential elections, this is an endlessly fascinating look at American regionalism and the eleven “nations” that continue to shape North America According to award-winning journalist and historian Colin Woodard, North America is made up of eleven distinct nations, each with its own unique historical roots. In American Nations he takes readers on a journey through the history of our fractured continent, offering a revolutionary and revelatory take on American identity, and how the conflicts between them have shaped our past and continue to mold our future. From the Deep South to the Far West, to Yankeedom to El Norte, Woodard (author of American Character: A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good) reveals how each region continues to uphold its distinguishing ideals and identities today, with results that can be seen in the composition of the U.S. Congress or on the county-by-county election maps of any hotly contested election in our history.
