The Insecure American by Hugh Gusterson

The Insecure American by Hugh Gusterson

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Draws on different facets of American life to map the impact of the new economy, the 'war on terror', the 'war on drugs', racial resentments, a fraying safety net, undocumented immigration, a health care system in crisis, and more.

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The Insecure American by Hugh Gusterson

Draws on different facets of American life to map the impact of the new economy, the 'war on terror', the 'war on drugs', racial resentments, a fraying safety net, undocumented immigration, a health care system in crisis, and more.
"Highly recommended" -- A. C. Moblety Choice
Hugh Gusterson is Professor of Anthropology at George Mason University. He is the author of Nuclear Rites and coeditor (with Besteman) of Why America's Top Pundits Are Wrong, both from UC Press. Catherine Besteman is Professor of Anthropology at Colby College and the author of Transforming Capetown (UC Press).
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ISBN 13 9780520259713
ISBN 10 0520259718
Title The Insecure American
Author Hugh Gusterson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of California Press
Year published 2009-11-24
Number of pages 392
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