Prominent scholars and journalists ponder the question of why, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, the world is more divided than ever between the rich and the poor, between those living in freedom and those under oppression.
Daniel P. Moynihan Books
Daniel Patrick Moynihan was an American politician and sociologist noted for his extensive work in the United States Senate. His distinguished career included serving in four successive presidential administrations and as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and India. Moynihan was recognized for his profound engagement with social issues and his ability to bridge sociological insights with political action. His contributions focused on understanding and addressing complex societal challenges, establishing him as a significant figure in public life.
Secrecy : the American experience
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Traces the development of secrecy as a government policy over the twentieth century and its adverse effects on Cold War policy making
Beyond the Melting Pot
The Negroes, Puerto Ricans, Jews, Italians, and Irish of New York City - Second Edition
- 364 pages
- 13 hours of reading
This influential work from the 1960s is presented in a second edition that features a new 90-page Introduction, "New York City in 1960." The authors revisit events since the first edition in 1963, focusing on the rise of militant black demands and the responses from the city's diverse communities and political structures. They discuss the decline of Catholic influence in Lindsay's New York and the increasing power of Jews and WASPs, as well as the emergence of a black middle class and the challenges faced by Puerto Ricans. The authors acknowledge that further events and studies have prompted them to revise some views, which they clarify in the Introduction. However, their central thesis—that "melting pot" assimilation does not occur—remains intact. The initial appraisals of the first edition continue to resonate, with Richard H. Rovere from The New Yorker calling it "perhaps the most perceptive inquiry into American minorities ever made." Oscar Handlin from the New York Times commends the thoughtful analysis that addresses pressing urban issues, while Harpers Magazine praises its grasp of economic and social relations. Time Magazine highlights the authors' candid approach to discussing the complexities faced by minority groups, acknowledging both their struggles and unique characteristics.
Book by Highsmith, Carol M., Landphair, Ted