{"product_id":"9781466957404","title":"Morality: Perceptions \u0026 Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e The reader is advised to read the chapters skipping over the items in the boxes and go back to read them at the end of the chapter. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003eMorality\u003c\/b\u003e was written to help empower a people drowning in what Michael Lerner called \"surplus powerlessness\". (Politics of Meaning, 1997). The first objective of Morality is to contrast different beliefs about the U.S.A. with actual behavior. The second objective is to elucidate the alternatives and to encourage new directions, to invite behavior change.   \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Book 1 progresses through the ugly realities of our current situation and examines what we can have based on what also currently exists. Few facts or events are referenced because these have been documented by numerous other sources, and duplication adds little to the purpose. The books are a blend of personal experiences, observations and analyses. Book 2 is a convergence of ecological and psycho-sociological sanity. Important concepts and connections are repeated throughout Book 1 and Book 2 for greater impact. Book 1 is a wake-up call; Book 2 is a design for sanity. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e The author uses public information and events to explore and define the topic of morality. Throughout the books the author describes morality and health. In Book 1 both political and religious behaviors are stripped to their essence. The alarming growth of both religious fundamentalism and cults are challenged in Book 1. Economics is stripped of its fallacies, and a practical alternative is presented in contrast. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Book 2 describes a socio-political structure to bring about constructive change and reorganize how we live. A model is offered for living morally, peacefully and cooperatively. The book offers a model for living ecological sanity and social compatibility. These two books compliment one another. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Note: For anti-political people the author suggests reading Chapter Two of Book 2 first. For all readers the author suggests skipping the content in the boxes and go back to read them and review the chapters.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e On page 19 the footnote should read \"NAFTA\" and not \"CAFTA\".\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trafford Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125048492272,"sku":"9781466957404","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781466957404_p0.jpg?v=1763688656","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781466957404","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}