An anthropologist examines how Americans' national optimism makes it difficult for them to confront the new realities of living less prosperous lives than previous generations. First time in paperback.
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An anthropologist examines how Americans' national optimism makes it difficult for them to confront the new realities of living less prosperous lives than previous generations. First time in paperback.
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Very Good. Book Octavo, softcover, VG in beige wraps. U.S. middle class economic/social conditions. Experience of "downward mobility" in the American Middle Class. What happens to the culture when promises fail, when you lose your secure jobs, comfortable homes and trust in the future--all s lips away and there is little to do to block descent during the 1980's.
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Very Good+ Book In the 1980s millions of people slipped through a loophole in the American dream and became downwardly mobile. The middle-age executive laid off during an industry crisis, the blue-collar casuality of de-industrialization, the single-mom stranded with three children and a huge mortage....What happened to these people? This orginal and unsettling book draws on 150 in depth interviews with refugees from the middle class and questions our assumptions about America's social contract. Softcover, 320 pp. Minimal wear, no spine creases, text is age-toned otherwise unmarked, tight binding.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Fine. Book Not ex-lib. Softcover in off-white illustrated wraps, large 12mo/small 8vo. 6th printing. xiv + 320pp. + note on author. Endnotes, references, index. NF to Fine. Touch of wea to lower rear wrap near hinge. Else clean, tight, square and unmarked, though printed on mildly toned, pulpy stock.
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Very Good. First edition. Very good in wrappers. Paperback, lightly rubbed at spine ends and corners, cover lightly browned. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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