Year of American Discontent: Essays on Crises of Division, Disinformation and Dysfunction in 2020

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• Kris Murthy

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• 92 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften

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"Year of American Discontent" is a collection of articles that delves into the four crises that beset America in 2020, a year marked by turmoil and critical challenges. This compilation aims to provide readers with a broader perspective on pressing issues, enabling them to discern subjective from objective information, find common ground with those holding differing views, and contribute to the rich multicultural fabric of America. The articles, originally featured on Kris Murthy's Blog, tackle significant topics with insightful commentary and thorough analysis. The first issue addressed is the "Creeping Crisis" of racial injustice, challenging the misconception that the Civil Rights laws of the 1960s resolved racial discrimination, while divisions and mistrust persist. The second concern is the rise of extremism in American politics, where both the left and right dominate the discourse. The third crisis, termed the "Slow Burn Crisis" of disinformation, highlights how media has shifted towards opinion journalism, compromising objectivity. Lastly, the "Current Crisis" of dysfunction reveals the inefficiency plaguing public institutions at all levels, failing to serve the population effectively. This collection offers objective, non-partisan insights into the events of 2020, contextualized within history. It is essential reading for those who experienced the chaos of that year and seek to be part of meaningful change.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback