About “Like a Conquered Province: The Moral Ambiguity of America”
Like a Conquered Province: The Moral Ambiguity of America is a book based on Paul Goodman's Massey Lectures delivered for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The work examines American pathologies, focusing on how citizens fail to take responsibility for the effects of inequality and harmful technologies. Goodman critiques the societal structures that allow these issues to persist and suggests decentralized alternatives to current institutions. He argues for systems that grant individuals more control and accountability. The book reflects on the moral complexities of American society and the need for change. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1967
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