Something for Nothing
eBook - ePub

Something for Nothing

The All-Consuming Desire that Turns the American Dream into a Social Nightmare

  1. 272 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Something for Nothing

The All-Consuming Desire that Turns the American Dream into a Social Nightmare

About this book

America's greatness comes from people working hard to fulfill their dreams. But today that greatness is being undermined by people using the government to steal other people's dreams (and money). Rather than participate and innovate in the marketplace, generating goods and services that benefit society, people are increasingly vying for political advantage to live at the expense of others. Something for Nothing reveals the social and personal threats inherent in this emerging "grabbing match" culture, juxtaposing free-market virtues against government vices, explaining how the something-for-nothing mentality corrupts the political system, undermines corporate success, and stifles the individual's ability to prosper and contribute long-term to society. More than exposing the dangers, however, Tracy helps readers set a personal and culture-wide agenda for change.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction – A Society in Crisis
  8. 1. Why We Do the Things We Do
  9. 2. What We All Want
  10. 3. Simple as ABC
  11. 4. Character Reigns Supreme
  12. 5. The Current Dilemma
  13. 6. Government, Politics, and Power
  14. 7. The Foundations of the American Dream
  15. 8. Working for a Living
  16. 9. Law, Order, and Crime
  17. 10. Welfare, Entitlements, and Society
  18. 11. A Time for Truth
  19. 12. America and the World
  20. Summary–The Road Ahead