In 'Our Kids', Robert D. Putnam explores the widening opportunity gap among children in America, revealing how societal changes have impacted their futures. Through compelling narratives and rigorous research, he highlights the stark contrasts between the lives of affluent and low-income kids. Putnam passionately argues that this divide not only threatens individual potential but also undermines the fabric of democracy. With a call to action, he fosters a conversation on what communities can do to bridge this gap. Will we rise to the challenge to ensure every child has a fair shot at success?
By Robert D. Putnam
Published: 2016
"In an age of inequality, it is the connections we cultivate across generations and communities that will determine the future for our children."
"The bestselling author of Bowling Alone offers [an] ... examination of the American Dream in crisis--how and why opportunities for upward mobility are diminishing, jeopardizing the prospects of an ever larger segment of Americans"--
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Our Kids
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Robert D. Putnam is a distinguished American political scientist best known for his research on social capital and civic engagement. His seminal works include 'Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community', which explores the decline of social networks in the U.S., and 'Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis', a study of inequality and its effects on the youth of America. Putnam's writing is characterized by its rigorous empirical analysis combined with compelling narrative style, making complex social issues accessible to a broad audience.
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