For Shame: The Loss of Common Decency in American Culture
by James B. Twitchell
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Just a generation ago, outrageous Americans like Joey Buttafucco and O.J. Simpson would have been scorned. Talk-show host would gave been viewed with suspicion. Self-help books, the recovery movement, and grade inflation didn't exist. Today, celebrity is its own reward, and every American has the right to an A and high self-esteem. Much to the joy of Madison Avenue ad agencies and the tabloid press, there is no stigma attached to bad behavior - as long as the perpetrator truly repent, of show more course. As all Americans have asked themselves at one point or another: What's wrong with this picture? Now, James B. Twitchell, critically acclaimed author of Adcult and Carnival Culture, offers a fascinating and original look at shame, and shamlessness in American culture, taking to task everyone from conservative hypocrites to bleeding-heart liberals. Whether or not your agree that shame is building block of a healthy society, you'll find this a provocative and addictive read - and you just may decide to reexamine "the social good of feeling bad." show lessTags
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James B. Twitchell is professor of English and advertising at the University of Florida.
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- Sociology, Nonfiction
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- 306.0973 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social Behavior - Dating, Marriage, Divorce Social history North America United States
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- HN90 .M6 .T95 — Social sciences Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Social history and conditions. Social problems. By region or country
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