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A Nation of Victims
2004-07-18T11:00:02-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMDZlXC8yMDA0MDcxODExMDExODAwMi5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Charles Sykes discussed the ideas behind his book, A Nation of Victims: The Decay of the American Character published by St. Martin’s Press. He stated the main concept of his book involves the increasing decline of personal responsibility and the use of alibis and blame for personal advancement in American society. He also discussed his research for the book, and the implications of his main premise concerning “victim groups.”
Charles Sykes discussed the ideas behind his book, A Nation of Victims: The Decay of the American Character published by St. Martin’s Press. He stated…
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Charles Sykes discussed the ideas behind his book, A Nation of Victims: The Decay of the American Character published by St. Martin’s Press. He stated the main concept of his book involves the increasing decline of personal responsibility and the use of alibis and blame for personal advancement in American society. He also discussed his research for the book, and the implications of his main premise concerning “victim groups.” close
Charles Sykes discussed the ideas behind his book, A Nation of Victims: The Decay of the American Character published by St. Martin’s Press. He stated… read more
Charles Sykes discussed the ideas behind his book, A Nation of Victims: The Decay of the American Character published by St. Martin’s Press. He stated the main concept of his book involves the increasing decline of personal responsibility and the use of alibis and blame for personal advancement in American society. He also discussed his research for the book, and the implications of his main premise concerning “victim groups.” close
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