Download Ages of Discord: A Structural-Demographic PDF Free ePUB

Ages of Discord: A Structural-Demographic Analysis of American History image

Overview

Review

Comments

Download PDF

WE ARE ON THE WRONG TRACK Seventy percent of Americans (and counting) think so. The real wage of a US worker today is less than it was 40 years ago—but there are four times as many multimillionaires. As inequality grows, the politics become more poisonous. Every year, more and more Americans go on shooting sprees, killing strangers and passers-by—and now, increasingly, representatives of the state. Troubling trends of this kind are endlessly discussed by public intellectuals and social scientists. But mostly, they talk about only a small slice of the overall problem. After all, how on earth can yet another murderous rampage have anything to do with polarization in Congress? And is there really a connection between too many multimillionaires and government gridlock? Historical analysis shows that long spells of equitable prosperity and internal peace are succeeded by protracted periods of inequity, increasing misery, and political instability. These crisis periods—“Ages of Discord”—have recurred in societies throughout history. Modern Americans may be disconcerted to learn that the US right now has much in common with the Antebellum 1850s and, more surprisingly, with ancien régime France on the eve of the French Revolution. Can it really be true that there is nothing new about our troubled time, and that similar ages arise periodically for similar underlying reasons? Ages of Discord marshals Structural-Demograpic Theory and detailed historical data to show that this is, indeed, the case. The book takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride through American history, from the Era of Good Feelings of the 1820s to our first Age of Discord, which culminated in the American Civil War, to post-WW2 prosperity and, finally, to our present, second Age of Discord.

Details e-book Ages of Discord

🗸 Author(s): Peter Turchin
🗸 Title: Ages of Discord: A Structural-Demographic Analysis of American History
🗸 Rating : 4.6 from 5 stars (212 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle

Readers' opinions about Ages of Discord by Peter Turchin

Arley Burrows
Embark on a thrilling adventure with this gripping mystery novel that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Set in a picturesque village plagued by secrets and lies, the story follows a determined detective as he unravels the truth behind a series of baffling crimes. With its clever plot twists and compelling characters, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre.

Sherle Mitchell
Dive into a gripping thriller that takes readers on a pulse-pounding journey through the criminal underworld. Set in a gritty urban landscape, the story follows a determined detective as he races against time to catch a ruthless serial killer. With its twisty plot and nail-biting suspense, this book is guaranteed to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Trisa Ali
This captivating science fiction novel transports readers to a distant future where humanity has colonized the stars and forged new alliances among the cosmos. Against the backdrop of interstellar conflict, the story follows a group of intrepid explorers as they journey to the far reaches of space in search of a lost civilization. With its gripping plot twists and richly imagined world-building, this book is a thrilling adventure that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.