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The definitive critical introduction to American society. In American Society: How It Really Works, Erik Olin Wright and Joel Rogers ask several key questions: What kind of society is America? How does it really work and why is it the way it is? In what ways does it need changing, and how can those changes be brought about? To answer these questions, Wright and Rogers identify five core social values that most Americans affirm in one way or another: freedom, prosperity, efficiency, fairness, and democracy. The authors then challenge readers to question to what degree contemporary American society actually lives up to these values and suggest how we might make progress in solving some of the social problems that confront America today.
Paperback: 592 pages
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 2 edition (February 26, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0393938859
ISBN-13: 978-0393938852
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.1 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #39,033 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #66 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Political Science > Government #91 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Anthropology #171 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Anthropology > Cultural
I had to purchase this for my intro to sociology class. Although I wasn't excited about having to take the class overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable this book was to read! It's filled with incredibly interesting statistics and U.S. history that you don't need to be a sociologist to understand and appreciate. Everything was very up to date as well, which is important since politics and society is so dynamic. Usually I'm chomping at the bit to sell back my textbooks, but I liked this one so much I decided to keep it!
Written from a completely left point of view, and I personally prefer textbooks that take the middle ground and present both sides of an argument, letting the reader choose what he believes.
Everyone should read this book, it covers all the important aspects of our society. I used it for my sociology class at the University of Oregon. It arrived quickly and was in good condition, and I returned it when I was done with no problems.
Did not think that textbooks were allowed to be so visibly biased toward certain viewpoints. This book is incredibly biased toward the left and even comes out and says so in the first chapter. Pretty disappointing that my university allows this book to be used for classes.
Great book. Definitely recommend that all young adults read this book so that they have a better understanding of how things work in america.
Although the book is exactly what I need for my class. It is in poor condition and I want to make sure it is noted. I do not want to be held accountable for the poor condition when I return it.
riveting book... insightful author!
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