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Nation of Victims: The Decay of the American Character Paperback – August 15, 1993

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One of the most talked-about books in years, A Nation of Victims established Charles Sykes as a persuasive, witty, and controversial commentator on American life and society. The plaint of the victim-- It's not my fault-- has become the loudest and most influential voice in America, an instrument of personal and lasting political change.

* Fired for consistently showing up late for work, a former school district employee sues, claiming he is a victim of "chronic lateness syndrome."

* Videotaped puffing on a pipe filled with crack cocaine, Washington, D.C., Mayor Marion Barry claims he is a victim of racism.

* In 1960, fewer than 100,000 lawsuits were filed in federal courts; in 1990, more than 250,000 were filed.

In this incisive, pugnacious, frequently hilarious book, Charles Sykes examines the erosion of our society and offers hope in the prospect of a culture of renewed character.

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“Mr. Sykes sees the root of the problem...in this witty, wise book.” ―The Wall Street Journal

“Mr. Sykes looks at today's America and finds a nation of people more concerned with justifying their behavior than with finding real solutions to the problems.” ―Peter Jennings, ABC Radio

“It's hard to disagree with Sykes...Sykes makes his case quite well.” ―Los Angeles Times

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This book has its origins in my previous explorations into higher education, especially my encounter with those odd permutation of political correctness that can be found on so many American university campuses.

Publisher : St. Martin's Press; Reprint edition (August 15, 1993)
Language : English
Paperback : 308 pages
ISBN-10 : 0312098820
ISBN-13 : 978-0312098827
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.77 x 9.21 inches

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Merari

Great premise, poor execution

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019

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It's evident that Sykes is a biased conservative. Yet, the biased aspect is what makes this book lack credibility. I enjoyed half of the book due to it's premise that American culture has developed into a lawsuit-friendly, victim-rewarding nation. The other half is Sykes "supporting" his opinions with studies conducted decades ago. The current climate does not reflect the book. Instead of the liberal claiming victimhood, conservatives now claim to be victims. I think that an updated approach would be more appropriate for a classroom setting

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Hunter

Good read!

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2019

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Interesting and informational

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mike mello

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018

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A good book to read.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017

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A must read. Maybe even more relevant today then when it was first published.

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Steven N. Laux

Brilliant and Bold...yet so what

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2006

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This book discusses the background of a lot of problems that are still around today and accurately places the blame for those problems on members of society who are unwilling to accept responsibility. It is always someone else's fault. Problem is that those same people are unwilling to hear that they are to blame. Accurate diagnosis of a problem, but the provided solution is too painful for the patient to be cured. In fact, the situation seems to be getting worse since the American society misuses our Freedoms to take away the Rights of others and we increasingly are removing morals from our society.

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joann adams

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015

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best book ever

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Lance Lemke

In todays world, more true than ever

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2013

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Charlie gets down to the nitty gritty of whats going wrong with our culture. You can see it everyday. Now we just have to correct it!

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Jacob

Decent

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2013

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I feel like the author could have just summed this book up with the line "stop whinning". It does illistrate the cultural downshift in the American peoples integrity.

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