62 Results with the "Society" genre


    • Chapter 11 – Social Exiles Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 11 – Social Exiles delves into the lives of individuals who find themselves living away from their home country for prolonged periods, often due to financial or personal circumstances. These expatriates, many from affluent backgrounds, initially move abroad with the idea of staying temporarily, either to cope with personal grief or to provide their children with better educational opportunities. However, as time passes, returning to their homeland becomes increasingly impractical. Financial…
    • CHAPTER 17: The Battle for Healthcare Reform Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin By the end of July 2009, Chapter 17 of President Obama’s ambitious healthcare reform journey had reached a pivotal moment, with the bill successfully passing through all relevant House committees. The Senate Health and Education Committee had also concluded its deliberations, setting the stage for the next crucial step—gaining approval from the Senate Finance Committee, led by Max Baucus. However, rather than fast-tracking the bill, Baucus sought to craft a bipartisan agreement, a decision that…
    • Chapter 29 – Husks Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 29 – Husks begins by spotlighting how resourcefulness emerges when people are pushed into corners of necessity. It revisits a historical account of French Protestant artisans, expelled from their homeland by Louis XIV and forced into England’s Spitalfields neighborhood. These weavers, living in poverty, noticed that the English butchers discarded the tails of slaughtered cattle—what others considered trash, they saw as an opportunity. By simmering them into a flavorful broth, they introduced…
    • Chapter 2: The Trouble with Miami “He would smoke a blunt, and then between eight and, say, noon he would launder upwards of a million dollars.” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 explores the rise and eventual downfall of Philip Esformes, who became central to one of the most significant Medicare fraud cases in U.S. history. His conviction on September 12, 2019, marked the conclusion of an extensive trial that revealed a network of bribery, illegal kickbacks, and a complex series of financial transactions involving 256 bank accounts. Initially, Esformes had built a reputation as a successful businessman, but his story eventually turned tragic, as the web of deceit he wove…
    • CHAPTER 5: Campaign Victory in Iowa and the Momentum Shift Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The atmosphere inside the school was charged with energy, as Iowa residents prepared to make their choices just over an hour before the caucuses officially began. Chapter 5 of the election season was unfolding in real time, with every hallway packed with people searching for their designated precinct rooms, exchanging greetings with neighbors, and ushering along children who appeared either intrigued or restless. Volunteers from different campaigns worked the crowd, distributing last-minute flyers and…
    • Chapter 36 – American Society in Italy Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 36 – American Society in Italy explores the myth and eventual unraveling of a unified American social circle in Italy, particularly in cultural hubs like Rome and Florence. Once imagined as a thriving expatriate community, it is instead revealed as fragmented, fluid, and more aspirational than substantial. The author recalls a distant past—roughly forty to fifty years earlier—when Rome harbored a quiet colony of American creatives and intellectuals, people who sought inspiration in the ruins…
    • Chapter 13 – Our Elite and Public Life Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 13 – Our Elite and Public Life raises pressing concerns about the absence of capable and cultured individuals from American public service. Despite possessing the education, resources, and influence to guide national policy, many among the country’s social elite shy away from governmental roles. One central reason is geography—unlike England or France, where power, commerce, and culture converge in one city, the United States splits its centers. Washington, D.C., holds political authority,…
    • CHAPTER 19: Leadership and Power in Global Politics Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 19. In Putin, I recognized the same sort of men who once dominated Chicago’s political machine—smart and hardworking individuals who believed that their success was the result of both resilience and a deep understanding of their surroundings. These were men who had navigated difficult environments, mastered the art of negotiation, and learned how to manipulate circumstances in their favor. Their worldview was shaped by an unrelenting pragmatism, seeing politics as a continuous game of…
    • Chapter 30 – The Faubourg of St. Germain Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 30 – The Faubourg of St. Germain begins with a portrayal of Paris’s most guarded social enclave—a bastion of aristocracy that, much like the ancient Chinese elite, regards outsiders as unworthy of inclusion. The Faubourg of St. Germain, synonymous with old nobility and unyielding tradition, remains a stronghold where lineage trumps wealth and historical legacy overshadows personal achievement. Despite significant political shifts and even imperial efforts by Napoleon III and his consort…
    • Chapter 3: Poplar Grove “The parents are outta their f—ing mind.” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3 delves into the complexities of life in Poplar Grove, an affluent community that initially appears to be an ideal place for families. The story is told through the perspective of Richard, a local real estate agent with deep knowledge of the town's culture. Known for its family-oriented values, Poplar Grove is a place where many come to raise children due to its safety, strong community spirit, and abundant recreational facilities, including parks, sports complexes, and well-regarded schools. The…
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