One of the most talked-about books in years, A Nation of Victims established Charles Sykes as a persuasive, witty, and controversial commentator on American life and society. The plaint of the victim- It's not my fault- has become the loudest and most influential voice in America, an instrument of personal and lasting political change.* Fired for consistently showing up late for work, a former school district employee sues, claiming he is a victim of chronic lateness syndrome.* Videotaped puffing on a pipe filled with crack cocaine, Washington, D. C., Mayor Marion Barry claims he is a victim of racism.* In 1960, fewer than 100, 000 lawsuits were filed in federal courts; in 1990, more than 250, 000 were filed. In this incisive, pugnacious, frequently hilarious book, Charles Sykes examines the erosion of our society and offers hope in the prospect of a culture of renewed character. | A Nation Of Victims by Charles J. Sykes, Paperback | Indigo Chapters