The American Uncivil Wars

"Americans feel embattled in their personal and professional lives by a rising tide of nastiness. And in an era when ideologies of race, gender, class and religion divide the country...it is a nastiness the country can ill afford, because it amounts to a kind of social deafness." (U.S. NEW...

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Published in:	U.S. news & world report 1996-04, Vol.120 (16), p.66-72
Main Author:	Marks, John
Format:	Magazinearticle
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Americans, Attitudes Behavior Civility Conduct of life Courtesy Culture Etiquette Human behavior Law and ethics Marty, Martin E Moral education Politics Popular culture Public institutions Public opinion Respect Social conditions & trends
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Summary:	"Americans feel embattled in their personal and professional lives by a rising tide of nastiness. And in an era when ideologies of race, gender, class and religion divide the country...it is a nastiness the country can ill afford, because it amounts to a kind of social deafness." (U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT) Uncivil behavior permeates all facets of American life, including education, politics, law and popular culture. Many Americans are frustrated with such behavior and are of the opinion that people need to learn how to respect one another to prevent possible social breakdown. A number of polls reflect Americans' attitudes toward issues of civility.
ISSN:	0041-5537 2169-9283