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One Nation, After All : What Americans Really Think About God, Country, Family, Racism, Welfare, Immigration, Homosexuality, Work, The Right, The Left and Each Other
Alan Wolfe
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Few academics write as crisply as the sociologist Alan Wolfe, and even fewer are capable of making the penetrating insights that sprinkle the pages of this engaging study of suburban psychology. Based on 200 extensive interviews with middle-class Americans, Wolfe's study uncovers a striking tolerance. Americans, according to the author, can be quite harsh when judging their own behavior, but they exhibit a hands-off approach with others. (Wolfe also cites an exception to this rule: homosexuality.) Americans are not torn apart by any kind of cultural war, contrary to the claims of intellectuals on both the right and left. Instead, writes Wolfe, they are a practical people willing to accept social change. Forget the shallow opinion polls that appear every few days in the news. One Nation, After All comes closer to the real pulse of the American people than just about any other you will find.
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The subject of great critical acclaim and extensive review attention, One Nation, After All concludes that the reports of cultural divides are highly exaggerated, and Americans agree about much more--on religion, family, race, and morality--than politicians and media pundits would have us believe. These are among the surprising findings reached by renowned sociologist Alan Wolfe after two years of listening to middle-class citizens in eight communities around the nation.
In frank and often moving language, middle-class Americans, "left" and "right," express their views about immigrants of all races--whom they welcome but insist should learn English and work hard--and about giving a second chance to the deserving poor but not to the undeserving. They are remarkably tolerant on questions of religion, affirmative action, and family issues--but not about homosexuality.
Wolfe's study, which has already had an impact on the way we discuss domestic politics, disproves thought cliches that have wrongly polarized Americans, and shows the many values that hold our nation together.
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Alternative alternative views.......2006-03-07
Though I have not read this book, the last review begs for a response... if you are interested in accounts that go beyond the red and blue divisions and explore similarities, I recommend "Culture War? The Myth of a Polarized America" by Morris Fiorina, a Stanford political scientist.
"Culture War?" is a marvelous little book, arguing that the great majority of Americans (i.e. all American citizens minus political elites and extremists) really agree on most of the issues we are often led to consider divisive and insurmountable. I don't personally swallow Fiorina's argument whole, but it certainly contains a lot of truth and valid arguments. In either case, it is a refreshing and thorough alternative view - concise and wonderfully smooth to read, too.
As I have not read the Wolfe Book, I'll go with the average in terms of stars, don't take the rating seriously.
Thorough insight into middle class america.......2001-10-23
I had to read this book for my introductory Sociology class, and did so purely out of requirement. However, what I found was that I actually liked the book. It was excellently written and the research behind it was sound. It offers a glimpse into the American middle class that is both interesting and important. I look forward to reading more books by Alan Wolfe.
Hard to Read? Yes...but worth it.......2001-06-06
I agree with Denise's review that this book offers hope more than anything else. It is rather academic, and does make you want to put it down.
Nonetheless, in a world where TV commentators routinely portray Americans as "us and them" based on, say, their presidential vote, it is refreshing to read of alternative views. We are more similar than dissimilar - it just won't make for an electrifying show on "Crossfire" or "Hardball".
Professor Wolfe does have some unifying themese throughout the book, which does raise this from 3 to 4 stars in my view. Without them, it's not an easy read.
In fact, I'd recommend printing a condensed version of this. Say, a NY Times Sunday Magazine-length story or even a Reader's Digest one. The story it tells is that important.
Comforting Piece of Social Research.......2000-01-25
One Nation After All is an excellent analysis for a fascinationg social research project focusing on the American Middle Class.
The study and subsequent analysis is a well thought out, detailed work packed with citations and comparisons.
As an added plus, the study shows that overall, the American Middle Class is basically a tolerant, reasonable group of people who prefer NOT to tell others how to live their lives.
For the uninitiated, research papers are writtin in the passive voice! This may require some adjustment on the part of the reader.
Almost impossible to read.......1999-11-11
The author appears not to have intended for anyone to actually READ this book. Its sentences are horrendously overlong; those few meanings which aren't badly obscured by the turgid writing are overly subtle, and in many cases underwhelming. Don't bother trying to read this.
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Rick and Bubba are two of America's zaniest syndicated radio hosts. Now, Rick and Bubba bring their own brand of southern humor and homespun wisdom to the book world. Rick and Bubba's Expert Guide to God, Country, Family, and Anything Else We Can Think Of is a sometimes touching, always hilarious, look at the world through Rick and Bubba's eyes. Rick and Bubba wax eloquent on everything from little league soccer to the frustrations of getting the family ready for church on a Sunday morning, to big Southern hair. BONUS! Includes a Best of Rick and Bubba CD in the back of the book!
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Great Book.......2007-10-06
My family has enjoyed everything about the book and CD. We appreciate the Christian witness of Rick and Bubba.
Funny funny book.......2007-07-09
This book is really funny but the best chapters are the last three chapters where each of the men explain how their lives have changed since they received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Excellent reading!!
gotta love um!.......2007-06-02
if you are not familiar with there two guys - this book is a must have. just 2 "good ole boys". try it - you'll like it!
Rick & Bubba.......2007-01-10
If you need a laugh you will enjoy the tales of life taken from the Author's family. It is hard to find really good, clean, and funny stories about family life and these two are the best in the entertainment industry today. The people is Alabama and surrounding state who can get their radio program are very fortunate.
Lots of good Southern humor!.......2007-01-09
This is a must have for all who live in the south. Good clean fun that all will enjoy.
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Wonderful book!.......2006-06-09
Ezra Taft Benson was in the unique position of being both a religious and a political leader, thus eminently qualified to write this thought-provoking book on the things that should be of most importance to us--God, family, and country, as the book's title states. An incredibly gifted and virtuous man, Ezra Taft Benson has written an uplifting book that teaches all of us how we can improve ourselves in the areas that will have the greatest impact now and for future generations.
I read this book over twenty years ago.......2005-02-05
I still recall just how scary the teachings of this man were. Linking Mormonism with the right-wing political ideologies of the John Birch Society as well as strict construction of the constitution, Ezra Taft Benson was well on his way towards moving the membership of the church towards political extremism.
I will have to pull this book out again some time and see if what I read is as scary today as it was back then. Some of the first seeds of doubt about the church began with the myopic rantings of Ezra Taft Benson. A man who praised Joseph McCarthy seemed less than inspired to this young man.
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You could easily fall in love with just about any story that's illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon, but that's doubly true for this mythic Hawaiian tale of justice and compassion from master storyteller Rafe Martin.
In an idyllic island paradise, two native kids save a shark that's become stranded in the shallows near their home, but just moments later they offend their hardhearted king and are condemned to death. Their parents beg for mercy but to no avail, and when even their neighbors refuse to help, they're forced to enlist some very unusual aid: Kauhuhu, the terrifying, shape-changing Shark God.
From the tanned, stoic face of the king to the 20-foot-tall, tattooed back of the Shark God, Shannon's rich colors and dynamic compositions serve well to pace Martin's iconic tale. The tension builds as the children's death sentence approaches, but with loving parents and a big scary friend like Kauhuhu, somehow you just know they'll be all right. (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul Hughes
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In a country whose ruler is cruel and whose people are hardened, two children remain warm-hearted and exuberant. One day after freeing a shark trapped in the shallows, the children are so excited that they touch the King's forbidden drum. They are thrown into prison, and no one will listen to their parents' pleas for mercy. So, at great risk, they go to the Shark God himself, and he takes retribution, causing a great flood that leaves only the good family behind, and clears the way for a better, kinder future.
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My 6 year old son loves this story!!!.......2004-08-28
My son picked "The Shark God" as a reward for a reading challenge at his elementary school. He has requested this story be read and reread to him multitudes of times and has yet to tire of it. The story provides him a glimpse into a culture that he would not otherwise get. When we get to the page featuring the shark god, my son's eyes are big with awe. I like how Rafe Martin made changes to create a family that my son responds to. And I had not made the connection about the illustrator being the one who wrote and illustrated the "David" books, which all my sons love!! This would make a great gift book as the story has the excitement kids love and the education parents want.
David Shannon outdoes himself.......2003-06-06
David Shannon ("No David") channels the spirit of Gaugin in this book. You can hardly believe it's the same artist. The story is thematically challenging for the early reader (6+). The protagonists are asked to place their trust in a shark god, which is portrayed with a touch of quiet malevolence. Yet they are rewarded for their kindness and faith. A beautiful, haunting story.
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You Are the CEO.
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All of us want to make a positive difference in our major life roles—child of God, family member, spouse, parent, citizen and professional. Every thing you do and each word you say is significant to God and to those closest to you like your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. You are already the CEO of your life, and you have everything you need to enjoy the journey and finish well while living out the unique plan God has for every Christian. Discover how to become the CEO of your life starting now.
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"Curtis Martin, one of our country's formost apologists, delves into the ancient truths of the holy and apostolic Catholic Church as they apply today. He explains how we can manifest the family relationships of the Church in our homes, the domestic Church. HE then explores how the life, death sand resurrection of His only Son, Our LOrd Jesus Christ.
Listening to this tape set will give you the tools you need to not only grow in your faith and love for Christ, but defend and promote that faith, as well." (from back cover of the tape set)
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For God, Country, And Family: Poems From My Heart
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An anthology of free-verse poetry reflecting upon the values that transcend different cultures.......2005-09-12
Viet Nam War veteran, former Military Police officer, and current middle school science teacher William W. Adams presents For God, Country, and Family: Poems From My Heart, an anthology of free-verse poetry reflecting upon the values that transcend different cultures, the costly toll of war, the powerful bonds of friendship, and other soul-touching topics. The individual poems, though brief, address subsets of the human condition with an intensely personal poignancy. "In the Arms of an Angel": Close your eyes and rest you easy / As you wait there for the light, / In the soft arms of an angel / As you sleep throughout the night. // Then let the morning sunshine / Fall gently on your face, / And for once let others do for you / As you've done for them with grace. // You've never asked for special things / Far better than rest, / And from your guidance I have learned / To always do my best. // For you have always shown to be / A woman who believes, / That Christ had died with open arms / That others may receive.
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God in the high country
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Washable, Vinyl safe for toddlers. For toddler, preschooler introduce your child to a different aspect of God's creation and remind your child to thank God for all He has made. Sydney & his nephew Sugums two friendly familiar Critter Country characters will guide you and your child to the discoveries.
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Have you ever wondered what it's really like to dig for dinosaur bones on Alaska's North Slope? To excavate cave fossils high in the mountains of Colorado? To hunt for trilobites in the Utah desert? To collect fossil urchins from cliffs on Australia's seashore?
These and many more adventures await you in the pages of this book. From Ontario to Argentina to Wyoming, you'll screen for microfossils from anthills, excavate bones large and small, and collect beautiful invertebrate and plant fossils. By the time you finish reading these tales, you'll feel like you've been there yourself!
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Field Adventures is captivating and easy to read!.......2004-10-04
Field Adventures in Paleontology is one of the most riveting books on paleontology I have ever read. It is well-written and could be understood by anyone from a high school student to a seasoned scientist. For once, someone has written a book about what it is like to do paleontological excavation work that doesn't require you to have a PhD. and university funding! The digs in this book are accessible to everyone, even amateurs like me. Besides having lots of good photos and science, it opened my eyes to how to go about joining a fossil dig--something I've always wanted to do. Every student and amateur should read this book!
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Tracking the Dinosaurs: Unraveling the Mystery
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Adventure Travel in the U.S. and Canada
Are you planning domestic adventure travel? Do you wonder what it would be like to search for rich fossil beds? To learn from leading experts about the rise and fall of the dinosaurs? To join professional diggers in excavating, identifying and preparing bones for further study? Then you'll enjoy the journeys of veteran adventure traveler Thom Tansey in Tracking the Dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs have always intrigued Thom, who began going on digs after reading an article about dinosaurs in a national magazine. He has been on several professionally guided digs and has taken college courses in archeology, biology, geology, anthropology and paleontology. Tracking the Dinosaurs: Unraveling the Mystery documents Thom's travel adventure experiences as he seeks to learn more about dinosaurs. Join amateur paleontologist Thom Tansey as he digs at:
* EGG MOUNTAIN, in Montana at the eastern front of the Rocky Mountains, where 80 million years ago a herd of 10,000 duck-billed dinosaurs — which were known to have nested and nurtured their young — perished en masse.
* ZUNI BASIN, in western New Mexico, where the skeleton of a primitive ceratopsian was discovered, upsetting the conventional wisdom about horned-dinosaur evolution.
* NAIL QUARRY, in eastern Wyoming, where plant-eating dinosaurs were preyed upon by their meat-eating counterparts 150 million years ago.
* BURGESS SHALE, a World Heritage Site in British Columbia, Canada, where 530 million years ago a coastal mudslide trapped and forever preserved marine creatures that represented almost every major group of animals in existence.
* RHINO BARN, in northeastern Nebraska, where dozens of now-extinct rhinos succumbed to volcanic ash clouds and whose articulated skeletons are exquisitely preserved.
Travel with Thom as he treks to remote excavation sites; meticulously excavates bones; prepares bones for further study; and discusses with paleontologists the current theories about dinosaurs regarding migration, warmbloodedness, herding, mobility, reproduction, care of young, and commonly held theories of extinction.
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Hunting for Dinosaurs.......2003-09-07
Very interesting. I work in an office day in and day out and really enjoyed reading about Thom Tansey overcoming inertia to get out of his office and into the field to hunt for and dig up dinosaurs. This is not a textbook, thankfully. I can relate to the author's experiences of learning about dinosaurs from his field work and his research. The book is entertaining and enlightening. As the author points out, dinosaurs were not the lumbering brutes we had been led to believe, as I was taught. Some of them, at least, were probably warm blooded. Some lived in vast herds like the wildebeest in Africa or the caribou in Alaska. Some cared for and nurtured their young, sometimes in nests. I certainly enjoyed traveling with Thom Tansey on this journey of discovery. And I didn't have to even leave my easy chair, though I am now tempted to try a dinosaur field trip myself.
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