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Best podcasts about duina

Latest podcast episodes about duina

New Books in American Politics
The Social Acceptance of Inequality

New Books in American Politics

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 32:01


On this episode of International Horizons, Francesco Duina, Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology at Bates College and Luca Storti, Associate Professor of Economic Sociology at the University of Turin in Italy and a Research Fellow of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, discuss the rise of inequalities around the globe and the divergent attitudes towards them since 1970. How can those inequalities be broken down?  In this week's episode, Duina and Storti preview their book-in-progress on The Social Acceptance of Inequality, and they examine four types of logic leading us to accept inequalities in today's world. Not surprisingly, the concept of meritocracy plays a major role in our thinking about contemporary inequality, although perhaps more so in the United States than in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in European Politics
The Social Acceptance of Inequality

New Books in European Politics

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 32:01


On this episode of International Horizons, Francesco Duina, Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology at Bates College and Luca Storti, Associate Professor of Economic Sociology at the University of Turin in Italy and a Research Fellow of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, discuss the rise of inequalities around the globe and the divergent attitudes towards them since 1970. How can those inequalities be broken down?  In this week's episode, Duina and Storti preview their book-in-progress on The Social Acceptance of Inequality, and they examine four types of logic leading us to accept inequalities in today's world. Not surprisingly, the concept of meritocracy plays a major role in our thinking about contemporary inequality, although perhaps more so in the United States than in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Economic and Business History
The Social Acceptance of Inequality

New Books in Economic and Business History

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 32:01


On this episode of International Horizons, Francesco Duina, Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology at Bates College and Luca Storti, Associate Professor of Economic Sociology at the University of Turin in Italy and a Research Fellow of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, discuss the rise of inequalities around the globe and the divergent attitudes towards them since 1970. How can those inequalities be broken down?  In this week's episode, Duina and Storti preview their book-in-progress on The Social Acceptance of Inequality, and they examine four types of logic leading us to accept inequalities in today's world. Not surprisingly, the concept of meritocracy plays a major role in our thinking about contemporary inequality, although perhaps more so in the United States than in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Sociology
The Social Acceptance of Inequality

New Books in Sociology

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 32:01


On this episode of International Horizons, Francesco Duina, Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology at Bates College and Luca Storti, Associate Professor of Economic Sociology at the University of Turin in Italy and a Research Fellow of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, discuss the rise of inequalities around the globe and the divergent attitudes towards them since 1970. How can those inequalities be broken down?  In this week's episode, Duina and Storti preview their book-in-progress on The Social Acceptance of Inequality, and they examine four types of logic leading us to accept inequalities in today's world. Not surprisingly, the concept of meritocracy plays a major role in our thinking about contemporary inequality, although perhaps more so in the United States than in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

New Books in Public Policy
The Social Acceptance of Inequality

New Books in Public Policy

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 32:01


On this episode of International Horizons, Francesco Duina, Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology at Bates College and Luca Storti, Associate Professor of Economic Sociology at the University of Turin in Italy and a Research Fellow of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, discuss the rise of inequalities around the globe and the divergent attitudes towards them since 1970. How can those inequalities be broken down?  In this week's episode, Duina and Storti preview their book-in-progress on The Social Acceptance of Inequality, and they examine four types of logic leading us to accept inequalities in today's world. Not surprisingly, the concept of meritocracy plays a major role in our thinking about contemporary inequality, although perhaps more so in the United States than in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

New Books in Economics
The Social Acceptance of Inequality

New Books in Economics

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 32:01


On this episode of International Horizons, Francesco Duina, Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology at Bates College and Luca Storti, Associate Professor of Economic Sociology at the University of Turin in Italy and a Research Fellow of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, discuss the rise of inequalities around the globe and the divergent attitudes towards them since 1970. How can those inequalities be broken down?  In this week's episode, Duina and Storti preview their book-in-progress on The Social Acceptance of Inequality, and they examine four types of logic leading us to accept inequalities in today's world. Not surprisingly, the concept of meritocracy plays a major role in our thinking about contemporary inequality, although perhaps more so in the United States than in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

New Books in Critical Theory
The Social Acceptance of Inequality

New Books in Critical Theory

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 32:01


On this episode of International Horizons, Francesco Duina, Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology at Bates College and Luca Storti, Associate Professor of Economic Sociology at the University of Turin in Italy and a Research Fellow of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, discuss the rise of inequalities around the globe and the divergent attitudes towards them since 1970. How can those inequalities be broken down?  In this week's episode, Duina and Storti preview their book-in-progress on The Social Acceptance of Inequality, and they examine four types of logic leading us to accept inequalities in today's world. Not surprisingly, the concept of meritocracy plays a major role in our thinking about contemporary inequality, although perhaps more so in the United States than in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

New Books Network
The Social Acceptance of Inequality

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 32:01


On this episode of International Horizons, Francesco Duina, Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology at Bates College and Luca Storti, Associate Professor of Economic Sociology at the University of Turin in Italy and a Research Fellow of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, discuss the rise of inequalities around the globe and the divergent attitudes towards them since 1970. How can those inequalities be broken down?  In this week's episode, Duina and Storti preview their book-in-progress on The Social Acceptance of Inequality, and they examine four types of logic leading us to accept inequalities in today's world. Not surprisingly, the concept of meritocracy plays a major role in our thinking about contemporary inequality, although perhaps more so in the United States than in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Bj Magazine
Bj Magazine #Entrevista: #DuinadelMar estrena su primer disco

Bj Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 24:21


#Azul es el primer disco de #DuinadelMar, en el cual nos presenta historias que han impactado su vida, ya sean propias o de sus conocidos. A través de su #música #Duina nos encanta a través de 10 temas bastante íntimos que muchos vamos a amar desde el primer verso que escuchamos. No te pierdas la charla que tuvimos con la cantante #colombiana y esperamos que la disfrutes tanto como nosotros. #Entrevista #Azul #BjMagazine #NuevoDisco #DuinadelMar

KienyKe FM
'Azul', el color musical de Duina del Mar

KienyKe FM

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 9:50


La cantante Duina del Mar presentó en KienyKe.com su nuevo álbum 'Azul', una producción con 10 canciones que traen su propio universo e identidad.

Landaberri
2022/11/05 Duina: baratzegintza ekologikoaren bideragarritasunaz ikerketa

Landaberri

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 55:42


Mirene Begiristain EHUko ikerlariarekin eta Urdaspal Alberdi ekoizlearekin aritu gara. Malen Sarasuak Leartikerretik gaur egungo gaztagintzaren diagnosiari buruzko datu esanguratsuak eman dizkigu....

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Landaberri
2022/11/05 Duina: baratzegintza ekologikoaren bideragarritasunaz ikerketa

Landaberri

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 55:42


Mirene Begiristain EHUko ikerlariarekin eta Urdaspal Alberdi ekoizlearekin aritu gara. Malen Sarasuak Leartikerretik gaur egungo gaztagintzaren diagnosiari buruzko datu esanguratsuak eman dizkigu....

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El Poder de la Música con
#076 Duina Del Mar

El Poder de la Música con

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 41:23


El nombre de mi invitada ésta semana es Duina, una palabra que describe el momento donde un rayo de luz atraviesa las gotas de un manantial y aparece un arco iris. Sus raíces están estrechamente ligadas a la naturaleza, a la cultura y a cualquier expresión de Libertad.Duina nos cuenta cómo bautizó lo que musicalmente hace. Es cantautora y productora, multi-instrumentista y también bailarina.Hoy te comparto la conversación que tuve la semana pasada con la artista nacida en Cali, Valle del Cauca en Colombia, y que lleva más de 20 años dedicada a la música. Duina Del Mar.https://www.instagram.com/duinadelmar/https://www.instagram.com/humbertoelgato/https://www.instagram.com/gatomediainc/https://www.instagram.com/revolucionnetwork/

KienyKe FM
Duina del Mar y su amor profundo en 'Somos poema'

KienyKe FM

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 11:26


En entrevista con KienyKe.fm, la cantante Duina del Mar presentó su nuevo sencillo 'Somos poema', un tema lleno de poesía.

Bla Bla BLU
#PasóEnBlaBlaBLU Significan inseguridad y son innecesarios. A mí me gusta estar tranquila, si estoy con alguien es para tener certeza de él y nuestro amor: Duina del Mar, sobre los celos

Bla Bla BLU

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 4:26


Faktoria
'Migranteei harrera duina bermatu behar diegu'

Faktoria

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 13:02


Xabier Legarreta, Eusko Jaurlaritzako migrazio eta asilo zuzendaria eta Anahize Agirre, Irungo harrera sareko bozeramalea Faktorian...

behar duina
#MéndezTalks | PIA Podcast
Duina del Mar en #MéndezTalks

#MéndezTalks | PIA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 19:21


Duina del Mar en Méndez Talk presentó “Amarte de verdad”, una canción en la que se desprende de sus egos y consolida su propuesta llamada ‘bohemian urban pop’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NAIZ IRRATIA - Haria | naiz.eus
Julen Goñi [Heriotza Duina]: «Sufritzen ari direnentzat lasaitasuna ekarriko du lege honek»

NAIZ IRRATIA - Haria | naiz.eus

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021


Senatutik igaro ostean, ostegun honetan onartuko da Espainiako Diputatuen Kongresuan Eutanasiaren legea. «Berme gehiegi» eskatzen dituen arren, aurrerapauso itzela izango dela esan du Naiz Irratian Heriotza Duinaren aldeko elkarteko kideak.

Noticiero Caracol
Duina del Mar presenta Arráncame las ganas

Noticiero Caracol

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 6:35


Arráncame las ganas es el más reciente sencillo de Duina del Mar

Trasmissioni
Hopeball Con Gian Marco Duina

Trasmissioni

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 6:34


New Books in Sociology
Francesco Duina, "Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country" (Stanford UP, 2018)

New Books in Sociology

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 62:25


In his new book, Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country (Stanford University Press 2018), Professor Francesco Duina asks why impoverished Americans espouse such great and abiding love for their country even as they suffer and struggle to get by. By many standards, America’s poor are objectively less well off than the poorest members of most other developed countries—they work longer hours, have lower chances of upward mobility, and experience some of the largest wealth and income gaps relative to the rich. Yet they espouse greater levels of patriotism than poor people nearly anywhere else. To understand this puzzle, Duina talked to poor Americans themselves, in laundromats, homeless shelters, bus stations, public libraries, senior centers, and fast food restaurants. Ultimately he identified three overarching narratives among those he spoke with centered around hope, prosperity, and freedom. He presents compelling statistics alongside extended interview excerpts to explain not only what poor Americans think but why what they think matters, not just for scholars but for the country and its future. Carrie Lane is Professor of American Studies at California State University, Fullerton and author of A Company of One: Insecurity, Independence, and the New World of White-Collar Unemployment. Her research concerns the changing nature of work in the contemporary U.S. She is currently writing a book on the professional organizing industry. To contact her or to suggest a recent title, email clane@fullerton.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Politics
Francesco Duina, "Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country" (Stanford UP, 2018)

New Books in Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 62:25


In his new book, Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country (Stanford University Press 2018), Professor Francesco Duina asks why impoverished Americans espouse such great and abiding love for their country even as they suffer and struggle to get by. By many standards, America's poor are objectively less well off than the poorest members of most other developed countries—they work longer hours, have lower chances of upward mobility, and experience some of the largest wealth and income gaps relative to the rich. Yet they espouse greater levels of patriotism than poor people nearly anywhere else. To understand this puzzle, Duina talked to poor Americans themselves, in laundromats, homeless shelters, bus stations, public libraries, senior centers, and fast food restaurants. Ultimately he identified three overarching narratives among those he spoke with centered around hope, prosperity, and freedom. He presents compelling statistics alongside extended interview excerpts to explain not only what poor Americans think but why what they think matters, not just for scholars but for the country and its future. Carrie Lane is Professor of American Studies at California State University, Fullerton and author of A Company of One: Insecurity, Independence, and the New World of White-Collar Unemployment. Her research concerns the changing nature of work in the contemporary U.S. She is currently writing a book on the professional organizing industry. To contact her or to suggest a recent title, email clane@fullerton.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

New Books in Political Science
Francesco Duina, "Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country" (Stanford UP, 2018)

New Books in Political Science

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 62:25


In his new book, Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country (Stanford University Press 2018), Professor Francesco Duina asks why impoverished Americans espouse such great and abiding love for their country even as they suffer and struggle to get by. By many standards, America’s poor are objectively less well off than the poorest members of most other developed countries—they work longer hours, have lower chances of upward mobility, and experience some of the largest wealth and income gaps relative to the rich. Yet they espouse greater levels of patriotism than poor people nearly anywhere else. To understand this puzzle, Duina talked to poor Americans themselves, in laundromats, homeless shelters, bus stations, public libraries, senior centers, and fast food restaurants. Ultimately he identified three overarching narratives among those he spoke with centered around hope, prosperity, and freedom. He presents compelling statistics alongside extended interview excerpts to explain not only what poor Americans think but why what they think matters, not just for scholars but for the country and its future. Carrie Lane is Professor of American Studies at California State University, Fullerton and author of A Company of One: Insecurity, Independence, and the New World of White-Collar Unemployment. Her research concerns the changing nature of work in the contemporary U.S. She is currently writing a book on the professional organizing industry. To contact her or to suggest a recent title, email clane@fullerton.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Anthropology
Francesco Duina, "Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country" (Stanford UP, 2018)

New Books in Anthropology

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 62:25


In his new book, Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country (Stanford University Press 2018), Professor Francesco Duina asks why impoverished Americans espouse such great and abiding love for their country even as they suffer and struggle to get by. By many standards, America’s poor are objectively less well off than the poorest members of most other developed countries—they work longer hours, have lower chances of upward mobility, and experience some of the largest wealth and income gaps relative to the rich. Yet they espouse greater levels of patriotism than poor people nearly anywhere else. To understand this puzzle, Duina talked to poor Americans themselves, in laundromats, homeless shelters, bus stations, public libraries, senior centers, and fast food restaurants. Ultimately he identified three overarching narratives among those he spoke with centered around hope, prosperity, and freedom. He presents compelling statistics alongside extended interview excerpts to explain not only what poor Americans think but why what they think matters, not just for scholars but for the country and its future. Carrie Lane is Professor of American Studies at California State University, Fullerton and author of A Company of One: Insecurity, Independence, and the New World of White-Collar Unemployment. Her research concerns the changing nature of work in the contemporary U.S. She is currently writing a book on the professional organizing industry. To contact her or to suggest a recent title, email clane@fullerton.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in American Studies
Francesco Duina, "Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country" (Stanford UP, 2018)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 62:25


In his new book, Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country (Stanford University Press 2018), Professor Francesco Duina asks why impoverished Americans espouse such great and abiding love for their country even as they suffer and struggle to get by. By many standards, America’s poor are objectively less well off than the poorest members of most other developed countries—they work longer hours, have lower chances of upward mobility, and experience some of the largest wealth and income gaps relative to the rich. Yet they espouse greater levels of patriotism than poor people nearly anywhere else. To understand this puzzle, Duina talked to poor Americans themselves, in laundromats, homeless shelters, bus stations, public libraries, senior centers, and fast food restaurants. Ultimately he identified three overarching narratives among those he spoke with centered around hope, prosperity, and freedom. He presents compelling statistics alongside extended interview excerpts to explain not only what poor Americans think but why what they think matters, not just for scholars but for the country and its future. Carrie Lane is Professor of American Studies at California State University, Fullerton and author of A Company of One: Insecurity, Independence, and the New World of White-Collar Unemployment. Her research concerns the changing nature of work in the contemporary U.S. She is currently writing a book on the professional organizing industry. To contact her or to suggest a recent title, email clane@fullerton.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books Network
Francesco Duina, "Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country" (Stanford UP, 2018)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 62:25


In his new book, Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country (Stanford University Press 2018), Professor Francesco Duina asks why impoverished Americans espouse such great and abiding love for their country even as they suffer and struggle to get by. By many standards, America’s poor are objectively less well off than the poorest members of most other developed countries—they work longer hours, have lower chances of upward mobility, and experience some of the largest wealth and income gaps relative to the rich. Yet they espouse greater levels of patriotism than poor people nearly anywhere else. To understand this puzzle, Duina talked to poor Americans themselves, in laundromats, homeless shelters, bus stations, public libraries, senior centers, and fast food restaurants. Ultimately he identified three overarching narratives among those he spoke with centered around hope, prosperity, and freedom. He presents compelling statistics alongside extended interview excerpts to explain not only what poor Americans think but why what they think matters, not just for scholars but for the country and its future. Carrie Lane is Professor of American Studies at California State University, Fullerton and author of A Company of One: Insecurity, Independence, and the New World of White-Collar Unemployment. Her research concerns the changing nature of work in the contemporary U.S. She is currently writing a book on the professional organizing industry. To contact her or to suggest a recent title, email clane@fullerton.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Siete Soles
Dioses Celtas: DUINA

Los Siete Soles

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 12:46


Estaba preparado de ayer, 24 de AGosto de 2019, pero todo el proceso se lleva más rato del que parece y al final no pudo ser, pero hoy, 25 de Agosto, de ese mismo año de la era vulgar, eh, sí, así que adelante que DUINA es algo fascinante de verdad.

Punto de Encuentro by: Camilo Guzmán S.
¿Qué hay pa'OIR? Julio 9 de 2019

Punto de Encuentro by: Camilo Guzmán S.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 12:42


Buenas, buenas! Soy Camilo Guzmán y les doy la bienvenida a este podcast que esta semana hace un repaso por un repertorio de canciones increíbles haciendo un recorrido por diferentes países explorando la música nueva que hay para escuchar. Tenemos como invitados especiales a Dahian Díaz, trompetista y productor, de proyectos como Andrés Cepeda y Mojito Lite y Duina del Mar que está de regreso este año con un sencillo que se convierte en la puerta de entrada a su nuevo disco con una propuesta BRUTAL. Así que póngase bien los audífonos, súbale el volumen, póngase cómodo porque aquí arrancamos con ¿Qué hay pa’oir? Esta semana. Bienvenidos.

Rare Bird Radio
Janet OShea In Conversation With Francesco Duina

Rare Bird Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 31:12


Janet O'Shea is Professor of World Arts and Cultures/Dance at UCLA. Author of 'RISK, FAILURE, PLAY', 'At Home in the World: Bharata Natyam on the Global Stage' and the co-editor of the 'Routledge Dance Studies Reader', 2nd edition, her research focuses on corporeality, interdisciplinary exchange, and the politics of everyday life. She is a practitioner of Filipino martial arts, jeet kune do, Brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and empowerment self-defense.

Talk World Radio
Francesco Duina on Why Poor People in the U.S. Believe Better-Off Countries Are Horrible Places

Talk World Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 29:00


Francesco Duina is the author of Broke and Patriotic: Why Poor Americans Love Their Country.

Radio ECZ ...inBlu
A ruota libera... 23 maggio 2014 (Costanza Duina)

Radio ECZ ...inBlu

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2014 25:54


Annibale Bianchini e Costanza Duina

Radio ECZ ...inBlu
A ruota libera... seduto sul mondo! Carlo Duina (23/11/2012)

Radio ECZ ...inBlu

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2012 21:31


Annibale Bianchini

New Books in American Studies
Francesco Duina, “Winning: Reflections on an American Obsession” (Princeton University Press, 2010)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2011 56:08


“Winning is everything” is such a common phrase that we rarely question where it comes from and why we apply it to everyday experiences.  One can win a little league game, an election, the lottery, a friendly competition at work or an unfriendly one.  Entrepreneurs can win in business and patients aspire to win their battles over cancer and other sickness.  We can win in life itself, and as the actor Charlie Sheen has recently told us, we can actually be “bi-winning” in our struggles with swings of mania and depression. In Winning: Reflections on an American Obsession (Princeton University Press, 2010), Francesco Duina’s attempts to discover where this fascination with winning comes from, and why as Americans we’re so fond of using the concept in almost everything that we do. Behind our drive to win, he claims, is our desire for differentiation – the longing to be set apart from the rest, and to prove to others and ourselves that we are legitimate and right. But when Duina explores winning outside of the American context, he finds that not all societies share equally in this obsession. President Obama has recently challenged Americans to “win the future.” In this book, Francesco Duina tells us why Obama–and so many Americans–considers the future and everything else a kind of zero-sum game. This week’s episode of new books in sociology is hosted by David Phillippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books Network
Francesco Duina, “Winning: Reflections on an American Obsession” (Princeton University Press, 2010)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2011 56:08


“Winning is everything” is such a common phrase that we rarely question where it comes from and why we apply it to everyday experiences.  One can win a little league game, an election, the lottery, a friendly competition at work or an unfriendly one.  Entrepreneurs can win in business and patients aspire to win their battles over cancer and other sickness.  We can win in life itself, and as the actor Charlie Sheen has recently told us, we can actually be “bi-winning” in our struggles with swings of mania and depression. In Winning: Reflections on an American Obsession (Princeton University Press, 2010), Francesco Duina’s attempts to discover where this fascination with winning comes from, and why as Americans we’re so fond of using the concept in almost everything that we do. Behind our drive to win, he claims, is our desire for differentiation – the longing to be set apart from the rest, and to prove to others and ourselves that we are legitimate and right. But when Duina explores winning outside of the American context, he finds that not all societies share equally in this obsession. President Obama has recently challenged Americans to “win the future.” In this book, Francesco Duina tells us why Obama–and so many Americans–considers the future and everything else a kind of zero-sum game. This week’s episode of new books in sociology is hosted by David Phillippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Princeton UP Ideas Podcast
Francesco Duina, “Winning: Reflections on an American Obsession” (Princeton UP, 2010)

Princeton UP Ideas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2011 54:23


“Winning is everything” is such a common phrase that we rarely question where it comes from and why we apply it to everyday experiences.  One can win a little league game, an election, the lottery, a friendly competition at work or an unfriendly one.  Entrepreneurs can win in business and patients...

New Books in Sociology
Francesco Duina, “Winning: Reflections on an American Obsession” (Princeton University Press, 2010)

New Books in Sociology

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2011 56:08


“Winning is everything” is such a common phrase that we rarely question where it comes from and why we apply it to everyday experiences.  One can win a little league game, an election, the lottery, a friendly competition at work or an unfriendly one.  Entrepreneurs can win in business and patients aspire to win their battles over cancer and other sickness.  We can win in life itself, and as the actor Charlie Sheen has recently told us, we can actually be “bi-winning” in our struggles with swings of mania and depression. In Winning: Reflections on an American Obsession (Princeton University Press, 2010), Francesco Duina’s attempts to discover where this fascination with winning comes from, and why as Americans we’re so fond of using the concept in almost everything that we do. Behind our drive to win, he claims, is our desire for differentiation – the longing to be set apart from the rest, and to prove to others and ourselves that we are legitimate and right. But when Duina explores winning outside of the American context, he finds that not all societies share equally in this obsession. President Obama has recently challenged Americans to “win the future.” In this book, Francesco Duina tells us why Obama–and so many Americans–considers the future and everything else a kind of zero-sum game. This week’s episode of new books in sociology is hosted by David Phillippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices