The Fractured Republic: Renewing America's Social Contract in the Age of Individualism
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
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PhilosophyUnited States • 2010s
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Arts & Culture•
Business & Economics2016
Adult
18+ years
In The Fractured Republic: Renewing America's Social Contract in the Age of Individualism, Yuval Levin examines America's shift from communal institutions towards individualism over decades. He explores the resulting societal fragmentation and offers insights into revitalizing the social contract by balancing individual and community needs, aiming for harmony between tradition and innovation in the public sphere.
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Yuval Levin's The Fractured Republic offers a thoughtful analysis of America's shift towards individualism, praised for its depth and historical context. Critics applaud Levin's balanced perspective on cultural and political fragmentation. However, some find his proposed solutions lacking in practicality. Overall, it engages readers in meaningful discourse on renewing America's social contract.
A reader interested in political theory, societal change, and American history would enjoy The Fractured Republic. Fans of Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone and Charles Murray's Coming Apart would appreciate Levin's exploration of individualism's impact on America's social fabric.
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Business & Economics2016
Adult
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