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The complacent class : the self-defeating quest for the American dream /

Examines the trend of Americans away from the traditionally mobile, risk-accepting, and adaptable tendencies that defined them for much of recent history, and toward stagnation and comfort, and how this development has the potential to make future changes more disruptive. --Publisher's descript...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cowen, Tyler (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2017.
Subjects:
United States > Social conditions > 1980-
Social mobility > United States.
Social classes > United States.
United States > Economic conditions > 2009-
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic Conditions.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology.
Economic history.
Social classes.
Social conditions.
Social mobility.
United States.
Since 1980
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Summary:Examines the trend of Americans away from the traditionally mobile, risk-accepting, and adaptable tendencies that defined them for much of recent history, and toward stagnation and comfort, and how this development has the potential to make future changes more disruptive. --Publisher's description.
Physical Description:241 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-231) and index.
ISBN:9781250108692
1250108691