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Tony Soprano's America: The Criminal Side of the American Dream
Tony Soprano's America The Criminal Side of the American Dream Author:David R. Simon With his life of crime and heart of gold, Tony Soprano compels us to examine our moral code - and to ponder the contradictions of the American Dream. Hit Man. Family Man. Drug Dealer. Devoted Dad. Meet Tony Soprano - the chilling yet cheerful boss and father of the popular HBO series "The Sopranos." To millions of viewers, Tony is the "good guy... more »," the solid provider who nevertheless commits nearly every crime conceivable - all while maintaining a loyal fan following. Tony has defined for us an entirely new moral code. Tony Soprano's America looks at the relationship between the American Dream and the manner in which we pursue it. Can we, like Tony, do the effectively expedient thing without sacrificing honor? Must we be held accountable for our behavior? In this fascinating look at the social and family dynamics of Tony's life and at the societal problems that surround it - crime, drugs, infidelity, gambling, corruption, and their wide-reaching effects - writer and criminologist David Simon invites us to hold up a mirror to ourselves, to make better sense of our fascination and worship of those like Tony who not only take shortcuts to the American Dream, but also get away with it.« less