- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (28 May 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140269274
- ISBN-13: 978-0140269277
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 11.2 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 996,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A dramatic and humorous analysis of the crumbling of the American Dream. Gavin Esler finds American people at their angriest, and most disconnected from each other and from their governments. Will it lead to civil war or a break-up of the US or dictatorship?
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This is a very thought povoking book and lifts the lid of a society that seems to be becoming more and more violent. Not only is the violence 'internal' within the individuual by perpetrating murder and mayhem, the whole nation is seems to be blood thirsty with calls for perpetual wars abroad.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Essential reading for anyone trying to understand the American psyche of the 1990s. Esler explains much about current beliefs and behaviour within American society, showing up serious flaws in their democratic system and highlighting voter apathy. He approaches the hopes and fears of middle class America - wiping away the television dreams of Hollywood - putting us in touch with real people and their concerns. Esler continues to probe the fears in the closet of a country that has "had it all", but now fears that it may be losing its power. He dares to discuss the impending demise of the "American Dream" for all but the few wealthy. Having worked for a number of large American companies myself, this helps me to understand corporate American behaviour. He shows the ignorance within the general population regarding their nation and their process of government. He helps to explain the underlying climate of conspiracy and the sense of "betrayal from within" that the average American feels. He proceeds to link this to the rise of extremist factions and the recent spate of violent atrocities. Esler's style is powerful and compelling. As any good journalist should, he holds a mirror to the truth. He shows us the range of possibilities that await America in the next century. American Dream or Nightmare? Worryingly, he also shows us what may befall us, as English trends seem to lag American. If there is a fault, it is that Esler doesn't give us his opinion or view of the future. I would love to know whether Esler thinks America can pull itself from its current malaise, or whether the negative forces within U.S. society will cause it to fall apart. Of course, we must all wait and see.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I wish this book was twice as long.
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