It is generally unwise for readers to ignore a book's title. In the case of John Scott's Treasure of the Squeaky Wheel, the title and theme it represents is essential. This work is a rich and realistic investigation into American life during the depression years of 1930's. Scott skillfully weaves together the early foundation of an Up-State New York farm-boy, who leaves home at a young age to begin life, the struggle for survival and the ultimate maturity of this main character, named Homer. In artfully describing the travels of Homer across the continental United States, the author also depicts many other significant aspects of depression life unknown to today's generation. Besides being fun to read, and realistic, John Scott provides genius adventures and situations for the young farm-boy Homer to encounter. At times, sadness and tears fill the pages, mystery and adventure also abound throughout the book. As a reader, one becomes part of the story, engulfed by the creative style of the author. Finally, Treasure of the Squeaky Wheel by John Scott is well-written, well-plotted, informative, and very readable. I highly recommend this unique and talented piece of work to all readers. John Scott's sister, Kay Buttles, is co-author of Treasure of the Squeaky Wheel. She contributed very much to help make it the book that it is.
A consistent best-seller, the wide-ranging and authoritative Dictionary of Sociology was first published in 1994 and contains more than 2,500 entries on the terminology, methods, concepts, and thinkers in the field, as well as from the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science. For this fourth edition, Professor John Scott has conducted a thorough review of all entries to ensure that they are concise, focused, and up to date. Revisions reflect current intellectual debates and social conditions, particularly in relation to global and multi-cultural issues. New entries cover relevant contemporary concepts, such as climate change, social media, terrorism, and intersectionality, as well as key living sociologists. This Dictionary is both an invaluable introduction to sociology for beginners, and an essential source of reference for more advanced students and teachers.
A complete history of the United States, from the first settlers up to the period following the conflict in Vietnam, with special attention given to original sources.
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