This book presents a unique and powerful analysis of the psychological and spiritual dimension of politics, culture, and society. In a series of strikingly original essays, Gabel sheds new light on a wide range of subjects based on "the longing for mutual recognition," including the meaning of American politics, alienation, health care, affirmative action, the SAT, adversarialness, and law.

Associate editor of Tikkun Magazine and former law professor and college president, with a decidedly different take on politics, culture, and law.