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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
When this book was published, the 90s were in full swing. However, even if one were to assume this book is dated, the issues within are still prevalent today. Gay marriage rights and lack of universal healthcare are still huge issues we are dealing with today. I know that history repeats itself, because what this book is about - the same problems are here today.
There was very little in this book that I disagreed with if anything. The writing is clear and the author writes with amazing wit and progressive intellect with sarcasm sprinkled through out. It is an amazing read and it is exactly what I needed to get a better grasp on what is happening currently.
There was very little in this book that I disagreed with if anything. The writing is clear and the author writes with amazing wit and progressive intellect with sarcasm sprinkled through out. It is an amazing read and it is exactly what I needed to get a better grasp on what is happening currently.
A collection of short essays, op-ed pieces really, written for The Nation from the early 90's to 2000. Pollitt is an amazing writer.
Many of her pieces deal with the politics of the Clinton years, which is pretty interesting to read over now. There are sharp, extremely opinionated and funnier than hell articles on welfare to workfare, deadbeat dads, affirmative action, divorce and marriage, sports, porn, Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky, creationists, abortion, Disney, gay marriage, and a lot more.
This isn't the kind of book you want to read all at once, though. But it's perfect if you read an essay every day or two.
Many of her pieces deal with the politics of the Clinton years, which is pretty interesting to read over now. There are sharp, extremely opinionated and funnier than hell articles on welfare to workfare, deadbeat dads, affirmative action, divorce and marriage, sports, porn, Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky, creationists, abortion, Disney, gay marriage, and a lot more.
This isn't the kind of book you want to read all at once, though. But it's perfect if you read an essay every day or two.