{"product_id":"american-society-today-0719060222","title":"American Society Today","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0719060222\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ashbee, Edward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican society today provides a balanced introduction to the defining features of contemporary American society. Includes the ways in which the US can be considered exceptional - the character of the 'American dream', the role of ethnicity and race, and the differences between the regions. Considers in depth a number of contemporary debates including the claim that the US economy has lost its capacity to generate wealth and stimulate mobility, that there has been a process of civic disengagement as voluntary organisations have lost members, and that the traditional family is in decline. Includes a thorough investigation of the effects of the terrorist attacks of September 11 and their aftermath. Looks at the arguments put forward by those who assert that a common American identity has given way to a multitude of conflicting identities structured around factors such as race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51959520002336,"sku":"NEW0719060222","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/613g1_wyqAL._SL1200_QL70.jpg?v=1785797664","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/en-ca\/products\/american-society-today-0719060222","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}