social values

Examines some of the creeds, oaths, and mottos that have historically guided the lives of Americans, including the Golden Rule, Pledge of Allegiance, and Hippocratic Oath, and includes the texts of a wide variety of institutional expressions.

A book of advice from our nation's founders on how to be a good citizen and a worthy member of civil society.

The Culture of Excess is the first book to assess the impact of economic and social factors on the nation's psychological well-being. Narcissism, productive narcissism, psychopathy, rigidity and self destruction, perfectionism, the illusion of success, and identity achievement all come into play as Slosar diagnoses the psychological drivers behind this indulgent age, offering his prescription for helping "Generation Me" become "Generation We." --from publisher description.

Contains twenty-two essays that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to American values, and debates which values are important, whether the country is in a moral decline, how to define patriotism, and whether American values improve cultural relations.

Examines the conservative movement in America that has supported traditional social and family values since the 1980s and the Reagan administration; and profiles such groups as the Christian Coalition of America and the American Family Association.

Explores the problems and challenges France will be facing in the twenty-first century and explains why there are so many contradictory aspects of the country.

Contains fifty-five stories from around the world that illustrate the importance of good values and character to young people, grouped in the categories of love, fairness, appreciation, perseverance, compassion, trustworthiness, self-discipline, respect and tolerance, cooperation, self-confidence, responsibility, and dealing with bullies.

The author, a family psychologist, relates her experiencesas a therapist, explaining her theory of empowering individuals within the context of a supportive family environment.

The author proposes an agenda for living in the twenty-first century, discussing the importance of protecting the health of the planet, and suggesting small steps people can take to protect the natural environment.