Fatherless America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995
336
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1995
Adult
18+ years
Fatherless America: Confronting our Most Urgent Social Problem by David Blankenhorn, published in 1995, explores the impact of absentee fathers on American society. Blankenhorn argues that the absence of fathers leads to various social problems, such as youth violence and drug dependency, and advocates for a return to traditional family structures with two active parents, stressing the importance of fatherhood for a thriving society.
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David Blankenhorn's Fatherless America explores the societal impact of father absence, invoking a mix of acclaim and critique. Praised for its comprehensive research and passionate advocacy, the book is also criticized for perceived bias and lack of diverse perspectives. Blankenhorn's argument, however, successfully highlights the significant consequences of fatherlessness in the U.S.
A sociologist or cultural critic interested in examining the effects of changing family structures in America would appreciate Fatherless America by David Blankenhorn. Readers who found George Gilder's Men and Marriage and David Popenoe's Life Without Father enlightening will find similar thought-provoking analysis here.
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336
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1995
Adult
18+ years
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