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A groundbreaking examination of the growing inequality gap from the bestselling author of Bowling Alone: why fewer Americans today have the opportunity for upward mobility.Its the American dream: get a good education, work hard, buy a house, and achieve prosperity and success. This is the America we believe ina nation of opportunity, constrained only by ability and effort. But during the last twentyfive years we have seen a disturbing opportunity gap emerge. Americans have always believed in equality of opportunity, the idea that all kids, regardless of their family background, should have a decent chance to improve their lot in life. Now, this central tenet of the American dream seems no longer true or at the least, much less true than it was.Robert Putnamabout whom The Economist said, his scholarship is wideranging, his intelligence luminous, his tone modest, his prose unpretentious and frequently funnyoffers a personal but also authoritative look at this new American crisis. Putnam begins with his high school class of 1959 in Port Clinton, Ohio. By and large the vast majority of those studentsour kidswent on to lives better than those of their parents. But their children and grandchildren have had harder lives amid diminishing prospects. Putnam tells the tale of lessening opportunity through poignant life stories of rich and poor kids from cities and suburbs across the country, drawing on a formidable body of research done especially for this book.Our Kids is a rare combination of individual testimony and rigorous evidence. Putnam provides a disturbing account of the American dream that should initiate a deep examination of the future of our country.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis'? A: 'Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis' explores the growing inequality gap in America and how it impacts opportunities for upward mobility among children from different backgrounds.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Our Kids' is Robert D. Putnam, a renowned scholar known for his work on social issues.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis' is available in a hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: When was 'Our Kids' published? A: 'Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis' was published on March 10, 2015.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Our Kids'? A: The book contains a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis' is sold as a new item.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Our Kids' is categorized under Economic Policy & Development, reflecting its focus on social and economic issues.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of the book? A: 'Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis' is available as a First Edition.
- Q: What is the focus of the research presented in the book? A: The book presents a combination of personal testimonies and rigorous research to highlight the shifting opportunities for children in America.
- Q: What themes are addressed in 'Our Kids'? A: The book addresses themes of social inequality, the opportunity gap, and the changing nature of the American dream.