Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Joe Conason's book: "The Raw Deal: How Bush Republicans Plan to Destroy Social Security and the Legacy of the New Deal".
This complete summary of "The Raw Deal" by Joe Conason, an American journalist and political commentator, presents his examination of the Social Security system, the Bush Republicans' proposed reforms and Americans' response to these proposals. He explains how Bush favours privatization and corporate interests,...
Author
Language
English
Description
This complete summary of "War on the Middle Class" by Lou Dobbs, a conservative American media personality, presents his argument that the American dream is being systematically ruined for the middle class, who have been abandoned by the administration, which favors big business. He believes that it is time for reforms to trade policy, business, immigration, education and health care, taking the power from corporations and the political elite and...
3) Summary: Winner-Take-All Politics: Review and Analysis of Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson's Book
Author
Language
English
Description
This complete summary of "Winner-Take-All Politics" by Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson, two renowned political scholars, presents their argument that American politics are to blame for the growing inequality between Americans. In their book, the authors expose several unexpected causes of this inequality and who is to blame. By reading their research, you can discover what is really happening in society and what needs to be done to find a solution.
Added-value...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Jack Cashill's book: "Hoodwinked: How Intellectual Hucksters Have Hijacked American Culture".
This complete summary of "Hoodwinked" by Jack Cashill, a prominent journalist, author and conspiracy theorist, outlines his argument that most Americans are unaware of the truth about the country's intellectual history. This is mostly due to the fact that they were educated by elitists who refuse to accept the corrosive effect of...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Deborah Stone's book: "The Samaritan's Dilemma: Should Government Help your Neighbor?".
This complete summary of "The Samaritan's Dilemma" by Deborah Stone, an award-winning political scientist, presents her argument that the reputation of politics as synonymous with dishonesty and corruption can be reversed through altruism and philanthropy. She leaves us with an optimistic and hopeful vision of politics, in which people...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Richard J. Elkus, Jr.'s book: "Winner Take All: How Competitiveness Shapes the Fate of Nations".
This complete summary of "Winner Take All" by Richard J. Elkus, Jr., a prominent business expert, presents his argument that over the last 30 years America has become the world's largest debtor nation. Therefore he highlights how to be competitive and recover the successful thinking this nation had in the past.
Added-value...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Jeffrey D. Sachs's book: "The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time".
This complete summary of "The End of Poverty" by Jeffrey D. Sachs, a renowned economist, presents his examination of what needs to be done to finally put an end to extreme poverty and to guarantee a basic level of sanitation, housing, health and nutrition to even the poorest communities.
Added-value of this summary:
• Save time
• Understand...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Robert B. Reich's book: "Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future".
This complete summary of "Aftershock" by Robert B. Reich, a renowned American political commentator and economist, presents his argument that the crash of the American economy was due to the concentration of income and wealth at the top of society. In his book, the author explains that the middle class has been forced into debt in order to maintain...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Michael Smerconish's book: "Muzzled: From T-ball to Terrorism - True Stories That Should Be Fiction".
This complete summary of "Muzzled" by Michael Smerconish, a popular presenter, writer and lawyer, outlines his argument that political correctness and multiculturalism are reaching dangerous levels and have started to pose a threat to American cultural identity and national security.
Added-value of this summary:
• Save...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Joan Blades and Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner's book: "The Motherhood Manifesto: What America's Moms Want — and What To Do About It".
This complete summary of "The Motherhood Manifesto" presents the authors' argument that, despite the fact that motherhood is the most important challenging job in the world, American society has not caught up to support the diversity of roles modern women take in daily life. They suggest six main...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Thomas Frank's book: "What's the Matter with Kansas?: How Conservatives Won the Heart of America".
This complete summary of "What's the Matter with Kansas?" by Thomas Frank, a renowned American political analyst and journalist, presents his use of Kansas as an example to show why many Americans vote against their economic and social interests.
Added-value of this summary:
• Save time
• Understand blue-collar patriotism...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan's book: "The 29% Solution: 52 Weekly Networking Success Strategies".
This complete summary of the ideas from Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan's book "The 29% Solution" shows how only about 29% of businesses know how to network effectively. In their book, the authors explain that by networking well, you can serve your existing clients better and gain new customers more rapidly. This summary...
Author
Language
English
Description
This complete summary of Cosby and Poussaint's book "Come on People" gives an overview of an important work that addresses American race relations and families and communities that feel left behind. They encourage these people by offering solutions to their feelings of abandonment and empowering them to become the victors, and not let these negative feelings impede their ability to move forward.
Added-value of this summary:
• Save time
• Understand
•...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of George A. Akerlof and Robert J. Shiller's book: "Animal Spirits: How Human Psychology Drives the Economy, and why it Matters for Global Capitalism".
This complete summary of "Animal Spirits" by George A. Akerlof and Robert J. Shiller, two renowned economists, presents their view that conventional economics has ignored elements such as confidence, trust, fairness and corruption. They argue that these elements must be taken...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Raghuram G. Rajan's book: "Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World Economy".
This complete summary of "Fault Lines" by Raghuram G. Rajan, a globally renowned economist, shows how the serious flaws in the economy were to blame for the global financial crisis. He warns readers that these fractures have not been fixed and that there is a possibility that another devastating crisis could strike if action is...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Malcolm Gladwell's book: "David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants".
This complete summary of the ideas from Malcolm Gladwell's book: "David and Goliath" explains that outsiders can win over obvious leaders. It shows that a perceived advantage can, in the end, turn out to be a disadvantage. Gladwell illustrates this theory with the story of David and Goliath. When confronting powerful opponents,...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Richard Miniter's book: "Disinformation: 22 Media Myths that Undermine the War on Terror".
This complete summary of "Disinfomation" by Richard Miniter, an author and investigative journalist, presents his examination of the myths about the war on terror. He argues that it is important to understand where these urban legends come from to be able to counter them effectively in society's mentality, and debunks them with hard...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Linda Brandi Cateura's book: "Voices of American Muslims: 23 Profiles".
This complete summary of "Voices of American Muslims" by Linda Brandi Cateura presents her analysis of the situation of American Muslims following 9/11. She redeems their reputation through personal interviews that give us a clear account of their life narratives.
Added-value of this summary:
• Save time
• Understand the place of Muslims in American...
Author
Language
English
Description
The must-read summary of Newt Gingrich's book: "A Nation Like No Other: Why American Exceptionalism Matters".
This complete summary of "A Nation Like No Other" by Newt Gingrich, a Republican politician and former speaker of the United States House of Representatives, discusses the phenomenon of American Exceptionalism, the belief that America has a unique and significant role to play in the world, as conceived by the country's founding fathers. He...
Author
Language
English
Description
This complete summary of "What Makes a Terrorist" by Alan B. Krueger, a prominent American economist, presents his argument that terrorism should be analyzed in economic terms in order to correctly assess its root causes and address the threat. He explains that, contrary to popular belief, most terrorists come from middle class backgrounds and are often university-educated.
Added-value of this summary:
• Save time
• Understand the root causes...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request