Focusing on the lives of ordinary individuals, this book highlights the often-overlooked contributions of the poor and working class during the transformative era of the Erie Canal. Through compelling narratives, it sheds light on their experiences, struggles, and the significant impact they had on this pivotal development in American history.
Mark S. Ferrara Ordre des livres
Mark S. Ferrara est l'auteur de plusieurs livres. Il écrit sur des thèmes qui croisent la théorie et la pratique, explorant comment ces deux domaines interagissent et s'influencent mutuellement. Son style est analytique mais accessible, permettant aux lecteurs de mieux comprendre des concepts complexes. Ferrara cherche à offrir de nouvelles perspectives sur les questions liées à la production et à la réalité.






- 2024
- 2023
Living the Food-Allergic Life
- 164pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Exploring the challenges of living with severe food allergies, this book delves into the impact of food-induced anaphylaxis on daily life and relationships. It highlights the constant fear and vigilance required when dining out, attending social gatherings, or traveling, emphasizing the struggle to balance normalcy with the potential for life-threatening reactions. The narrative offers insight into how such allergies reshape one's perception of food and safety, ultimately portraying a poignant journey of resilience and adaptation.
- 2019
New Seeds of Profit
Business Heroes, Corporate Villains, and the Future of American Capitalism
- 170pages
- 6 heures de lecture
The book critiques the American reverence for entrepreneurs and business leaders, exploring the root causes of dysfunction in American capitalism. It addresses the growing economic inequality and offers insights into its implications. By highlighting these issues, it encourages a reevaluation of the values and structures that shape the business landscape in the U.S.
- 2019
American Community
- 236pages
- 9 heures de lecture
American Community takes us inside forty of our nation's most interesting experiments in collective living, from the colonial era to the present day. By shining a light on these forgotten histories, it shows that far from being foreign concepts, communitarianism and socialism have always been vital parts of the American experience.
- 2016
Sacred Bliss demonstrates that throughout religious history, cannabis has offered access to increased imagination and creativity, heightened perspective and insight, and deeper levels of thought.
- 2015
Palace of Ashes
- 216pages
- 8 heures de lecture
universities counter these trends and restore the palace of American higher learning.
- 2013
Barack Obama and the Rhetoric of Hope
- 204pages
- 8 heures de lecture
The book explores the origins of the President's campaign rhetoric, linking it to the utopian traditions of the Western world. It delves into the concept of "rhetoric of hope," which emphasizes a visionary approach to political discourse. This form of rhetoric advocates for social progress achieved through collective effort and shared values, such as discipline, temperance, a strong work ethic, self-reliance, and community service.