Adrift Book
by University PressEstimated delivery 3-12 business days
Format Paperback
Condition Brand New
Description University Press returns with another short and captivating book - a brief history of American resilience. American declinism is back in fashion again. But why? Declinism is the belief that the world, or a society, or an institution is in decline and headed for destruction. And it's nothing new, of course. After all, the false prophets of imminent doom have been hawking their predictions since the very first gullible human walked the earth. But why are humans still so obsessed with decline, destruction, and death? And why are so many Americans - in the 21st century, with America's extraordinary history, having all the facts at their fingertips, and literally surrounded by spectacular progress - so convinced that America is in decline? America and the world face many daunting challenges, to be sure, but the evidence strongly suggests that America's best days are still ahead. This short book peels back the veil and provides a brief glimpse into the heart-warming, gut-wrenching, awe-inspiring history of American resilience - a history that you can read in about an hour.
