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The Wilding of America (Contemporary Social Issues),Used
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The American dream champions individualism. But at what price? In the fully updated fifth edition of The Wilding of America, Charles Derber chronicles the latest incidents of wilding acts of selfinterested violence or greed that weaken the social fabric.Each chapter of the new edition has been thoroughly revised. New discussions include: an analysis of global corporate power in the wake of the 2008 economic crisis including an indepth look at factory workers in both Guatemala and South China; an examination of the state of New Orleans in 2009; and a look at the impact of the Obama administration on wilding behavior. In addition, two all new chapters have been added to the Fifth Edition. Chapter 5, Subprime Capitalism, examines the 2008 Wall street collapse including sections on the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff, the workings of the housing market, and the role of the media before and after the collapse. Chapter 9, The Tragedy of the Commons, identifies how wilding behavior threatens the building blocks of a good society. This chapter specifically examines the effects of wilding on our public space, social infrastructure, and natural environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Wilding of America' about? A: The Wilding of America explores the concept of individualism within the American dream and examines the consequences of self-interested violence and greed on society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Wilding of America'? A: The author of 'The Wilding of America' is Charles Derber.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its fully updated fifth edition.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the fifth edition? A: Key topics include global corporate power post-2008 economic crisis, the state of New Orleans, the impact of the Obama administration, and chapters on subprime capitalism and the tragedy of the commons.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 206 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Is 'The Wilding of America' suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights and analyses that can be beneficial for academic purposes, particularly in sociology and contemporary social issues.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Wilding of America' published? A: The book was published on December 14, 2009.
- Q: What are the main features of the fifth edition? A: The fifth edition features thoroughly revised chapters, updated discussions on recent events, and two new chapters focusing on contemporary issues affecting society.