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Curing Exceptionalism: What's Wrong with How We Think about the United States? What Can We Do about It?

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Curing Exceptionalism: What's Wrong with How We Think about the United States? What Can We Do about It?U. S. exceptionalism, the idea that the United States of America is superior to other nations, is no more fact based and no less harmful than racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry. The purpose of this book is to persuade you of that statement. This book examines how the United States actually compares with other countries, how people think about the comparison, what damage that thinking does, and what changes we might want to consider making. "I

U.S. exceptionalism, the idea that the United States of America is superior to other nations, is no more fact-based and no less harmful than racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry.

The purpose of this book is to persuade you of that statement.

This book examines how the United States actually compares with other countries, how people think about the comparison, what damage that thinking does, and what changes we might want to consider making.

"I hope Curing Exceptionalism will be part of coursework in classrooms throughout the U.S." --Kathy Kelly, co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence.

"A must-read for every U.S. citizen." --Robert Fantina, author of Desertion and the American Soldier 1776-2006.

Table of Contents:
Introduction 6
I. How the United States Compares with Other Countries 8
II. Exceptionalist Thinking 62
III. The Damage Exceptionalism Does 122
IV. Curing This Disease 164
Acknowledgements 190
About the Author 191
End Notes 192



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: David Swanson
Published: 03/26/2018
ISBN: 9780998085937
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.54d
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★★★★★ 5
Recommended reading for whoever is/will applying to section 8
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Good advices for those who need the government assistance. Very interesting and creative ways to successfully be granted with your vouch with the program. Thanks Mike! Well done!
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Great Tips & Info!!!👍
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This book offered tips I will use to get my Section 8 Voucher!! Thanks Mike &All his tennents who offered up some help to those of us who felt lost and didn't know what steps to take next.
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Edward Damas
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★★★★★ 3
Very Informative, but lacking in one or two areas.
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I'm disabled and need a better living condition. I'm already on the waiting list for S8 and have been for the last year and a half. The book is informative, but it lacks in some areas. The author seems to think that many on disability have the option to "physically move around" doing chores and visiting offices. I'm a disabled 53 year old man, homebound and just recently lost daytime access to my little truck, only available to me during the weekends and evening hours, and when I do have it, it's rare I drive long distances. I cannot even afford to ride public transportation and have no one else to lean on for support. Also he seems to think that buying donuts/lunch for the whole office is a way in... maybe it's a way in for those that can afford it.. but not for many. Other than that.. it's worth to buy the download of the book itself.
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Your Gaviota
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 4
Can be useful for some.
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This book is an easy read. I read it in one sitting. I found the information interesting, and not boring. Please keep in mind that everyone's situation is different, and not all tips will apply to you. I did find some points useful for future reference. If you're someone who doesn't know much about section 8 you would probably find this book helpful. Overall, I don't regret getting this book.
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Hard Rock Girl
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Great even if you don't use section 8
This a great book even if you aren't planning to use section 8. I learned a lot of things to go on the frugal side to save some money. This guy had 300 homes so you know he was doing something right. It was so interesting to read. Great book...I read it fast and I read it 2 times. I followed a lot of his tips.
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