Nation of victims : identity politics, the death of merit, and the path back to excellence / Vivek Ramaswamy.
Edition:
First trade paperback edition.
Publisher:
Center Street,
Copyright Date:
2023
Description:
ix, 277 pages ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-275).
Contents:
Introduction: History of the Nacirema -- Chapter 1: Nations of underdogs -- Chapter 2: The Civil War -- Chapter 3: The Constitutional War -- Chapter 4: Race theory -- Chapter 5: Conservative victimhood -- Chapter 6: Empire of decline -- Chapter 7: How Victimhood leads to national decline -- Chapter 8: The need to forgive -- Chapter 9: A theory of duty -- Conclusion: Reincarnate.
Summary:
"The New York Times bestselling author of Woke Inc. makes the case that the essence of true American identity is to pursue excellence unapologetically and reject victimhood culture." -- Amazon.com. America's inner spirit has been domesticated by a new culture that rejects excellence and embraces victimhood. Ramaswamy makes the case that the essence of true American identity is to pursue excellence unapologetically-- no matter your skin color or ethnic origin. He explains that we are all victims now: victims of each other, and ultimately, of ourselves. -- adapted from jacket
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