Review of Carry A. Nation: Retelling the Life (Hardcover)

A fascinating account of an important and little known American historical figure.The book is well researched and very well written.



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Review of Slackonomics: Generation X in the Age of Creative Destruction (Hardcover)

Lisa Chamberlain will make you laugh with her deadpan humor as she takes you back on a nostalgia tour.But, this book is not just about the beauty of the trifecta (Generation X, Slackers, and Nevermind all in 1991) for the slacker generation.It will affirm and validate the life choices you have made from when `you came of age' through `adulthood' given the economic and social forces at play influencing those choices.It wasn't just about separating ourselves from `the crowd' with our flannel shirts.I experienced many`ah ha' moments as I began to string together various experiences within the context Lisa lays out, from career decisions to quality of life considerations, where and how I want to live, the importance of friendships, relationships, etc...It just made a whole lot of sense.And the end has a message ...our responsibility and (more importantly) our ability given our sensibilities to address and tackle many of the challenges thrust upon us by the previous generation.



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Review of Modernity's Wager (Hardcover)

Seligman provides an excellent essay that challenges modernity's wrongly-held belief in the autonomous self.While he asserts the significance of authority in human relationships, I believe the book is stronger as an extended statement regarding the social embeddedness of human beings.It debunks the often touted belief in increased individual isolation due to fundamental social changes that supposedly tear apart social ties.For this alone, the book is highly instructive and intellectually entertaining.Will interest anyone who has spent time thinking about the place of the self in the modern world.



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Review of Homelessness In America (Hardcover)

Homelessness in America is a comprehensive resource that examines theissues and causes of homelessness in the U.S., from poverty to housing,substance abuse, mental illness, race, and more. Wonderful stats, studies,and insights. As an employee of a rescue mission, I found this book helpfulin understanding the homeless people we serve and in educating the publicabout their plight.



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Review of Reclaiming Public Housing: A Half Century of Struggle in Three Public Neighborhoods (Hardcover)

As an urban planning student (B.A. 2003), who is especially interested in public housing, I have read dozens of books and articles on the subject.

Reclaiming Public Housing is the best I have read yet. The stories of the three redeveloped public housing projects (one was a failure, one a widely-recognized success, and one a mixed-success) are beautifully written - rich with detail and imagery. This book is a far cry from the usual dull statistical tomes that tend to plaque the urban planning/sociology fields. Instead, it represents the perfect balance of statistics and anecdotal evidence, topped off with a wide selection of photos.

Anyone wishing to better understand the past, present, and future of public housing should definitely buy this book.



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Review of The Child Poverty and Inequality: Securing a Better Future for America's Children (Hardcover)

This is a well written book that is interesting and thought provoking.Duncan Lindsey lays out an argument that is compelling and easy to read.If more politicians were to read this book, this country would be in better financial shape than it is today.This book is about children and the growing gap between rich and poor, but it is also about all of us and the future of our society.The more successful our children are, the more our society prospers.Lindsey's idea of a fund to help all children go to college is progressive and a step in the right direction to keep our economy robust and maintain our standing in the world.Buy this book today and ten more copies for your friends!



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Review of The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy (Hardcover)

This book is for a Masters program in Social Work.The class is Social Welfare.This book gives a good historical overview of social welfare policy in the United States.Good reference material for anyone interested in social welfare policy.



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