Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse
Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019368
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse, Timothy P. Carney explores the decline of community in the United States and how the erosion of social structures impacts individuals. The book examines how factors like economic policies, social disintegration, and decreasing civic engagement contribute to disparity in opportunities and well-being across different American communities.
Informative
Contemplative
Challenging
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
Alienated America by Timothy P. Carney receives praise for its in-depth analysis of community and social cohesion factors influencing economic success and decline. Positive insights focus on its blend of personal narratives and statistical data. Critiques include perceived political biases and insufficient exploration of some proposed solutions. Overall, it's an insightful read on societal health.
Who Should Read Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse?
Readers who value social analysis and community studies would enjoy Alienated America. Fans of J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy or Charles Murray's Coming Apart, which explore socioeconomic disparities and cultural decay, might also find Carney’s insights compelling.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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