The State of Americans
This Generation and the Next
Published on 12. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-4165-7697-6 (ISBN)
Description
By linking a wide range of social and economic conditions, The State of Americans is a "thoughtful, compelling piece of work" that presents a comprehensive overview of American social trends (William J. Bennett, bestselling author).
With previous publications about social problems dealing with one issue at a time, The State of Americans is the first book to bring together the demographic data on social trends, systematically examining the relationships among them.
Readers will find evidence supporting the authors' claims that it is impossible to determine where America is headed unless there is consideration of factors such as family structures and social attitudes and recognition of how they influence each other.
The State of Americans is the perfect read for anyone looking to understand the interrelationships among social and economic conditions and how they can determine whether the nation is prospering or declining.
With previous publications about social problems dealing with one issue at a time, The State of Americans is the first book to bring together the demographic data on social trends, systematically examining the relationships among them.
Readers will find evidence supporting the authors' claims that it is impossible to determine where America is headed unless there is consideration of factors such as family structures and social attitudes and recognition of how they influence each other.
The State of Americans is the perfect read for anyone looking to understand the interrelationships among social and economic conditions and how they can determine whether the nation is prospering or declining.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
509 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4165-7697-6 (9781416576976)
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Persons
Peter McClelland is former Professor of Economics at Cornell University.
Stephen Ceci is former Professor of Developmental Psychology at Cornell University.
Phyllis Moen is the former director of the Bronfenbrenner Life Course Center and Professor of Life Course Studies at Cornell University.
Elaine Wethington is former Professor of Family Studies at Cornell University.
Urie Bronfenbrenner was a renowned psychologist and professor. He earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell and his master's degree from Harvard, with a doctorate from the University of Michigan. Bronfenbrenner was a professor at Cornell for over fifteen years. He passed away in September 2005.
Stephen Ceci is former Professor of Developmental Psychology at Cornell University.
Phyllis Moen is the former director of the Bronfenbrenner Life Course Center and Professor of Life Course Studies at Cornell University.
Elaine Wethington is former Professor of Family Studies at Cornell University.
Urie Bronfenbrenner was a renowned psychologist and professor. He earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell and his master's degree from Harvard, with a doctorate from the University of Michigan. Bronfenbrenner was a professor at Cornell for over fifteen years. He passed away in September 2005.