Review of San Francisco Values
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Review of San Francisco Values
[Following is a volunteer review of "San Francisco Values" by Geri Spieler and Rick Kaplowitz.]
Tony Bennett said it best with “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” and the authors of San Francisco Values Common Ground for Getting America Back on Track seem to have left theirs there as well. Geri Spieler and Rick Kaplowitz delve into the true American values and how San Francisco inculcates them. Each chapter addresses a distinct value of American society, politics, and reform. Spieler and Kaplowitz discuss major innovations like computer technology, venture capital, and biotech. They illustrate San Francisco’s big heart for love and unity in diversity. Spieler and Kaplowitz cover controversial topics like universal healthcare, women’s rights, abortion, and assisted suicide. They close with a sentiment to Nancy Pelosi and her fellow San Francisco political voices.
San Francisco Values Common Ground for Getting America Back on Track is the perfect read as an introduction to understanding the highly complicated, interwoven reality that is facing America today. Spieler and Kaplowitz give factual examples of how San Francisco can lead the way in American reform. The flow of information and dictation makes the reader feel like they are sitting with a friend discussing hot topics over coffee. In a time where many feel scared to express their thoughts, San Francisco Values gives the reader the opportunity to internally grapple with difficult topics and decide for themselves.
Simply based on the title, potentially interested consumers can assume the bias between the covers. Liberals will find their utopian society and echo chamber for change, while Conservatives will gather information for their rebuttals. My specific concern comes from the lack of evidence to support their claims. Many events, statistics, and facts were mentioned throughout the work, but no list of references can be found. It is difficult to trust two authors without the support of many authors along the way.
I rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. Although the book is an excellent introduction into American reality and reform its lack of supported evidence makes me doubt its validity. When beginning this book I was looking forward to understanding why Tony Bennett left his heart there, but I struggled to do the same based on its biases and lack of evidential proof.
I recommend young adults should read this book based on its accessible approach to American politics and society. Any party alignment should read this as well, because as mentioned above it can stimulate individual perspective on the future American reality and how to get there.
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San Francisco Values
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Tony Bennett said it best with “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” and the authors of San Francisco Values Common Ground for Getting America Back on Track seem to have left theirs there as well. Geri Spieler and Rick Kaplowitz delve into the true American values and how San Francisco inculcates them. Each chapter addresses a distinct value of American society, politics, and reform. Spieler and Kaplowitz discuss major innovations like computer technology, venture capital, and biotech. They illustrate San Francisco’s big heart for love and unity in diversity. Spieler and Kaplowitz cover controversial topics like universal healthcare, women’s rights, abortion, and assisted suicide. They close with a sentiment to Nancy Pelosi and her fellow San Francisco political voices.
San Francisco Values Common Ground for Getting America Back on Track is the perfect read as an introduction to understanding the highly complicated, interwoven reality that is facing America today. Spieler and Kaplowitz give factual examples of how San Francisco can lead the way in American reform. The flow of information and dictation makes the reader feel like they are sitting with a friend discussing hot topics over coffee. In a time where many feel scared to express their thoughts, San Francisco Values gives the reader the opportunity to internally grapple with difficult topics and decide for themselves.
Simply based on the title, potentially interested consumers can assume the bias between the covers. Liberals will find their utopian society and echo chamber for change, while Conservatives will gather information for their rebuttals. My specific concern comes from the lack of evidence to support their claims. Many events, statistics, and facts were mentioned throughout the work, but no list of references can be found. It is difficult to trust two authors without the support of many authors along the way.
I rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. Although the book is an excellent introduction into American reality and reform its lack of supported evidence makes me doubt its validity. When beginning this book I was looking forward to understanding why Tony Bennett left his heart there, but I struggled to do the same based on its biases and lack of evidential proof.
I recommend young adults should read this book based on its accessible approach to American politics and society. Any party alignment should read this as well, because as mentioned above it can stimulate individual perspective on the future American reality and how to get there.
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San Francisco Values
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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