From Family Collapse To America S Decline
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From Family Collapse To America S Decline
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Author : Mitchell B. Pearlstein
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011
From Family Collapse To America S Decline written by Mitchell B. Pearlstein and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Education categories.
From Family Collapse to America's Decline looks at the effect of family fragmentation on education, and in turn the American economy.
Broken Bonds
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Author : Mitch Pearlstein
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-08-07
Broken Bonds written by Mitch Pearlstein and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-07 with Political Science categories.
The United States has the highest family fragmentation rates in the industrial world. Nonmarital birth rates for the nation as a whole are 40%, with proportions dramatically higher in many communities as defined by race, ethnicity, or geography. Divorce rates, while moderating in recent decades, are still estimated at about 40% for first marriages and 50% for second ones. Together, this fragmentation impacts millions of children as well as adults, leading to educational, economic, and other losses that in turn lead to lower social mobility and deepening class divisions. In Broken Bonds, Mitch Pearlstein explores the declining state of the American family and what its disintegration means for our future. Based on candid interviews with forty leading family experts across the political spectrum - from Stephanie Coontz, to Heather Mac Donald - Pearlstein ruminates on the political, social, and spiritual fallout of this trend. In honest and frank conversations, Pearlstein and his interviewees fearlessly diagnose the problems that many have been too timid to explore and suggest ways to reverse these trends that threaten our social fabric.
Broken Bonds
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Author : Mitch Pearlstein
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Pub Incorporated
Release Date : 2014-08-07
Broken Bonds written by Mitch Pearlstein and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Pub Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-07 with Political Science categories.
Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- How big of a problem? -- Why are family fragmentation rates so high? -- How well do we know and feel for each other? -- Stuck in place? -- How will we govern? -- What will America look like and be? -- What to do? -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Respondents -- Appendix 2: A brief note on method.
The Decline And Fall Of The American Republic
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Author : Bruce Ackerman
language : en
Publisher: Harvard + ORM
Release Date : 2011-02-01
The Decline And Fall Of The American Republic written by Bruce Ackerman and has been published by Harvard + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-01 with Political Science categories.
“Audacious . . . offers a fierce critique of democracy’s most dangerous adversary: the abuse of democratic power by democratically elected chief executives.” (Benjamin R. Barber, New York Times bestselling author of Jihad vs. McWorld ) Bruce Ackerman shows how the institutional dynamics of the last half-century have transformed the American presidency into a potential platform for political extremism and lawlessness. Watergate, Iran-Contra, and the War on Terror are only symptoms of deeper pathologies. Ackerman points to a series of developments that have previously been treated independently of one another?from the rise of presidential primaries, to the role of pollsters and media gurus, to the centralization of power in White House czars, to the politicization of the military, to the manipulation of constitutional doctrine to justify presidential power-grabs. He shows how these different transformations can interact to generate profound constitutional crises in the twenty-first century?and then proposes a series of reforms that will minimize, if not eliminate, the risks going forward. “The questions [Ackerman] raises regarding the threat of the American Executive to the republic are daunting. This fascinating book does an admirable job of laying them out.” —The Rumpus “Ackerman worries that the office of the presidency will continue to grow in political influence in the coming years, opening possibilities for abuse of power if not outright despotism.” —Boston Globe “A serious attention-getter.” —Joyce Appleby, author of The Relentless Revolution “Those who care about the future of our nation should pay careful heed to Ackerman’s warning, as well as to his prescriptions for avoiding a constitutional disaster.” —Geoffrey R. Stone, author of Perilous Times
The Decline And Fall Of Medieval Sicily
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Author : Clifford R. Backman
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2002-08-22
The Decline And Fall Of Medieval Sicily written by Clifford R. Backman and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08-22 with History categories.
This 1995 book is a detailed study of Sicilian life and economy in the 'transitional' reign of Frederick III (1296-1337).
Bowling Alone Revised And Updated
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Author : Robert D. Putnam
language : en
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date : 2020-10-13
Bowling Alone Revised And Updated written by Robert D. Putnam and has been published by Simon & Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-13 with History categories.
Updated to include a new chapter about the influence of social media and the Internet—the 20th anniversary edition of Bowling Alone remains a seminal work of social analysis, and its examination of what happened to our sense of community remains more relevant than ever in today’s fractured America. Twenty years, ago, Robert D. Putnam made a seemingly simple observation: once we bowled in leagues, usually after work; but no longer. This seemingly small phenomenon symbolized a significant social change that became the basis of the acclaimed bestseller, Bowling Alone, which The Washington Post called “a very important book” and Putnam, “the de Tocqueville of our generation.” Bowling Alone surveyed in detail Americans’ changing behavior over the decades, showing how we had become increasingly disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and social structures, whether it’s with the PTA, church, clubs, political parties, or bowling leagues. In the revised edition of his classic work, Putnam shows how our shrinking access to the “social capital” that is the reward of communal activity and community sharing still poses a serious threat to our civic and personal health, and how these consequences have a new resonance for our divided country today. He includes critical new material on the pervasive influence of social media and the internet, which has introduced previously unthinkable opportunities for social connection—as well as unprecedented levels of alienation and isolation. At the time of its publication, Putnam’s then-groundbreaking work showed how social bonds are the most powerful predictor of life satisfaction, and how the loss of social capital is felt in critical ways, acting as a strong predictor of crime rates and other measures of neighborhood quality of life, and affecting our health in other ways. While the ways in which we connect, or become disconnected, have changed over the decades, his central argument remains as powerful and urgent as ever: mending our frayed social capital is key to preserving the very fabric of our society.
The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire By Edward Gibbon
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1840
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The Decline And Fall Of America
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Author : Walter Lamp
language : en
Publisher: Runninglight Publishing Company
Release Date : 2014-05-24
The Decline And Fall Of America written by Walter Lamp and has been published by Runninglight Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-24 with Political Science categories.
This book is about the continuing decline of America and what Americans can do to stop it. Apple effectively created Samsung, bringing ever accelerating prosperity to workers abroad while our workers can't find jobs and our standard of living has gone through a decade of stagnation.America's success had been driven by the spark of innovation, which is not likely to continue. Companies are shifting research and development abroad and foreign nations now sponsor the fundamental research our government could once afford. Our schools rank low among the developed nations, and the internet we created is now better and faster abroad. All of this speaks of decline. Our democracy is dying as we go from a nation of, by and for the people to a nation of, by, and for the wealthy and special interests. Our government is dysfunctional, held in the lowest regard by the people. Instead of coming together to form one nation (E Pluribus Unum), we have become ever more divisive. As a nation we tend to take the good things we created too far, including our personal freedoms and the government programs and laws we esteem, to the point where they create animosities that could destroy us. As the book touches on so many subjects, a Listing of Topics and an Index are included to enable readers to easily locate matters of personal interest. Your becoming aware of what is going on and doing something about it should help prevent America from actually falling. That is the purpose of this book. We must put aside the slogans that separate us and stem the decline of America before it's too late.
The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire
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Author : Edward Gibbon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1783
The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire written by Edward Gibbon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1783 with Byzantine Empire categories.
The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire
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Author : Edward Gibbon
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2022-05-14
The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire written by Edward Gibbon and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-14 with categories.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1862.