The Price of the American Dream

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « a new goal, a sort of "American reality." He invokes our one defense against the wasteful American dream, the our only bulwark against the life of fraudulent ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Her luster: A life imbued in carelessness. The unbelievable extent to which materialism is pursued . The American dream swallowed wholeheartedly. Gatsby's purpose: Ultimately empty. Conclusion. Work cited....»

Habits of the Heart Individualism and Commitment in American Life

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Book review   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « at all in light of the present reality we have points out, in our modern, individualistic American society, the most is our only escape from the pain of life. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The foundation that individualism was built upon.. The question: Whether commitment is possible in light of the present reality we have constructed?. A direct result of the historical swell of large cities.. A public managerial...»

Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « used by Steinbeck, that of a spoken American English Steinbeck, with a strong sense of reality, plants the problem of the inequality of the beings before life. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Chapter 1: The scene in a clearing, close to the Salinas river.. Chapter 2: The next morning.. Chapter 3: Slim and George.. Chapter 4: The scene in Crooks.. Chapter 5: The afternoon.. Chapter 6: The last scene.. Context of the...»

Race Poverty and the Underclass by Christopher Jencks

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Book review   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « However, as Jencks points out, "reality is more bankruptcy has fostered "flaws [in] American society--flaws for honest labor versus a life-long dependency on a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Jencks: The basic liberal and conservative inclinations.. The 'Coleman Report'.. Jencks and West: Liberals operate out of a base of guilt.. The future of affirmative action.. Alice Walker's story and its contradictions to West.. The...»

Mother Jones Magazine

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   08/08/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Press Award for best magazine from Utne Reader, which called it one of the best chronicles of American life, as well MoJo Gets It Working. MoJo s Reality Check ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Namesake. History. Humble beginnings. The first few years. The 1980s. The 1990s. Current. Website. Works cited....»

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