A Nation Of Meddlers

by Dennis Brissett, Charles Edgley

Overview

This book examines the emergent meddling phenomenon with insightful and provocative descriptions about why meddling is so appealing and how meddling is packaged and marketed. It is a testimony to a life filled with accomplishment, loyalty, friendship, laughter, and love.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813333083
Publisher:	Westview Press
Publication date:	09/22/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1440L (what's this?)

About the Author

Brissett, Dennis | Edgley, Charles

Table of Contents

Preface — America: A Nation of Meddlers — The Roots of Meddling — Running Scared: The Appeal and Acceptance of Meddling — The Ideologies of Meddling — Types of Meddlers — Marketing Meddling — Meddling and the Social Bond — Conclusion: Toward a Less Meddlesome Society

Editorial Reviews

Edgley and Brissett, professors of sociology and behavioral sciences, analyze the increasing trend toward meddling in American society, from national crusades against drinking and smoking, to the efforts of a group in Minnesota to create a fragrance-free workplace. Working within the symbolic interactionist tradition of cultural analysis and criticism, they offer insightful and provocative descriptions of why meddling is so appealing and how meddling is packaged and marketed. Their conclusion offers wise and sometimes witty cautions about the relationship between the individual and society. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

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