{"product_id":"books-a-nation-of-victims-by-charles-j-sykes","title":"A Nation of Victims","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most talked-about books in years, \u003ci\u003eA Nation of Victims\u003c\/i\u003e established Charles Sykes as a persuasive, witty, and controversial commentator on American life and society. The plaint of the victim-- \u003ci\u003eIt's not my fault\u003c\/i\u003e-- has become the loudest and most influential voice in America, an instrument of personal and lasting political change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Fired for consistently showing up late for work, a former school district employee sues, claiming he is a victim of chronic lateness syndrome. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Videotaped puffing on a pipe filled with crack cocaine, Washington, D.C., Mayor Marion Barry claims he is a victim of racism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* In 1960, fewer than 100,000 lawsuits were filed in federal courts; in 1990, more than 250,000 were filed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this incisive, pugnacious, frequently hilarious book, Charles Sykes examines the erosion of our society and offers hope in the prospect of a culture of renewed character.","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53674279043345,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780312082970.jpg?v=1781530530","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-a-nation-of-victims-by-charles-j-sykes","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}