The End of Sanity:: Social and Cultural Madness in America

by Martin L. Gross

Book Overview

-- Among women soldiers returning from Operation Desert Storm, one in 10 was pregnant.-- Georgetown University has dropped Shakespeare from its required curriculum because he is not "politically... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380973197
• ISBN13: 9780380973194
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

U.S. Supreme Court was in denial in 2003

Around the time that The End of Sanity was published (1997), I listened to a radio interview of Mr. Gross in which he predicted that "within 10 years" all forms of racial and gender preferences (a.k.a. - "affirmative action", "diversity", etc.) would be outlawed by the U.S. Supreme Court. Well, here we sit in 2006 and the Supreme Court has yet to deal the deathblow to this nonsense. They had the perfect opportunity to end it in 2003 with the University of Michigan cases, but they took the cowardly way out, thanks to Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who believes we need 25 more years of affirmative action insanity. The End of Sanity, even today, is an eye-opener and will awaken those who have little knowledge of the behind-the-scenes shenanigans that take place in the name of "affirmative action" "diversity" and "multiculturalism", among other things. I think that, in light of the Michigan cases and O'Connor's exit from the Court, Martin Gross should write a follow-up book entitled "A Return to Sanity" chronicling recent developments that may finally put an end to the sham that is affirmative action.

On Target

Finally, someone with the guts to point out the New Establishment's raw deal and the intelligence to map out a plan of action. Anyone reading this with a critical eye and an objective viewpoint can see that Mr. Gross is right on target with his criticism of affirmative action, sexual harrassment, the public school system, etc. He is not sexist, racist or elitist; rather, he is truly concerned about the fact that women, minorities and the poor are being held to increasingly lower standards which do nothing but perpetuate problematic situations. He calls for raising expectations and making people more responsible for their actions. This is not a popular theory in our increasingly permissive society. This should be required reading on all college campuses, where the New Establishment's PC codes and idealogical mumbo-jumbo run rampant. However, since it's not a touchy-feely "I'm okay, you're okay" sort of book, (and actually requires some thought when reading) I'm sure this will never happen.

It figures

The bad reviews for this book came from Washington DC, and "Saneville" probably a suburb of DC. This is an important point. The DC establishment does not understand, and never can understand the damage they do. Anyone that has to actually work for a living, raise a family and worry about reality will relate to Mr Gross. While this may not be his best work, I think it is an important work and should be required reading in High Schools. (except Washington DC high schools where they measure illiteracy rates of high school graduates). Read this book, I am buying several more copies to pass out to friends

A voice for reason

Martin Gross's book should be required reading for all university administrators, professors, and students. Mr Gross exposes the lunacy, insanity, and totalitarianism that pervades American life. From colleges and universities to government agencies Gross exposes an anti-intellectual movement that is reaching out like an octopus into every facet of American life. He correctly shows how the modern "New Establishment" is really no different from the McCarthyism of the 50's, or the Spanish Inquisition of the middle ages. He points out that if not stopped this anti-intellectualism will destroy the American Republic, and liquidate American culture, and heroes. This book should be a must read for all Americans, especially those interested in maintaining their liberty. Although anti-intellectual movements have always been around, Gross points out the pervasive and deceptive tactics used in today's culture war. He shows what is needed is a return to sanity, logic, reason, and a return to the ideals of America's Founders.

Get the word out!

This may be the greatest, most common sensical book ever written. I read "The Speech" Charlton Heston gave to a class of Harvard grads where he mentions this book. I purchased it shortly thereafter and have read it twice. I am planning to buy copies for family and friends. I get fired up at every turn of the page. I kindly ask that all liberals stick to horticultural books and don't touch and tarnish this masterpiece.