Our Kids The American Dream in Crisis by Robert D. Putnam Paperback Book

Our Kids The American Dream in Crisis by Robert D. Putnam DETAILS: Paperback book. 400 pages. Language - English. Published in 2015. Dimensions 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.38 inches. ISBN 978-1-4767-6990-5 Central to the very idea of America is the principle that we are a nation of opportunity. But over the last quarter century we have seen a disturbing “opportunity gap” emerge. We Americans have always believed that those who have talent and try hard will succeed, but this central tenet of the American Dream seems no longer true or at the least, much less true than it was. In Our Kids, Robert Putnam offers a personal and authoritative look at this new American crisis, beginning with the example of his high school class of 1959 in Port Clinton, Ohio. The vast majority of those students went on to lives better than those of their parents. But their children and grandchildren have faced diminishing prospects. Putnam tells the tale of lessening opportunity through poignant life stories of rich, middle class, and poor kids from cities and suburbs across the country, brilliantly blended with the latest social-science research. CONDITION: Extremely gently used. Very good condition. No highlighting or writing. Minor flaw on top of front cover. ABOUT ME: * All used items are cleaned, washed, and/or thoroughly steamed before listing * I accept reasonable offers * Ships on the next business day Thank you for stopping by my shop! style tags: History, Books for Educators, Education