{"product_id":"why-the-world-sucks-and-b-regan-asher-ph-d-9781494277826","title":"Why the World Sucks and What We Can Do About It","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe world we live in is a mess. Our leaders lie with impunity. Governments are deadlocked. Cities and countries are flirting with default. And can you believe it? A parking ticket can cost more than a careless driving ticket.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 20th century promise of a great society has turned out to be bunk. Our own neighbors are hypocritical and dishonest. Citizenship and common courtesy are endangered species. Even terrorists call us \"decadent and corrupt\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitically we're paralyzed. Conservatives come across as selfish. Liberals come across as lazy. Right and left are both blinded by self-interest, making civilized discussion impossible. And don't think the legal system will be any help. It's arrogant, showing little respect for citizens and giving scant consideration to the innocent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo why does the world suck? Because we're not asking the right questions. Should leaders be allowed to lie? Did democracy contribute to the Greek financial crisis? Will I eventually need a license to pee? Questions like these need answers. And solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Why the World Sucks\" offers a fresh view of our shortcomings along with some possible remedies. Steering clear of politics, it dissects the system itself rather than pushing any particular ideology. Sometimes lightheartedly. Sometimes a little preachy. But with a dash of humility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNothing is sacred. No idea is too far-fetched. And no solution is perfect. It's a different thought process, a discussion that's long overdue. Will you be a part of it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e B. Regan Asher Ph. D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1494277824\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781494277826\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.32d","brand":"B. Regan Asher Ph. D.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48518664913151,"sku":"9781494277826","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a17d0465-3f0f-47c1-aa61-bd1d68da9319.jpg?v=1778735171","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/why-the-world-sucks-and-b-regan-asher-ph-d-9781494277826","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}