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ISBN-100465040829

ISBN-139780465040827

eBay Product ID (ePID)217173178

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Edition2

Book TitleBoys Adrift : The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2016

TopicEducational Psychology, Children's Studies, Parenting / General, Developmental / Adolescent, Men's Studies

GenreFamily & Relationships, Social Science, Education, Psychology

AuthorLeonard Sax

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight11.5 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.5 in

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LCCN2017-394008

Reviews"Fascinating...terrifying....Sax identifies an epidemic of lost boys. Luckily, he offers solutions."-- Globe and Mail (Canada), "Fascinating...terrifying...Sax identifies an epidemic of lost boys. Luckily, he offers solutions."-- Globe and Mail (Canada), "Dr. Sax has performed an outstanding service in identifying and exploring a disturbing and overlooked trend: the vast number of boys who seem to be disengaging from school and from their own potential. His analysis of this problem, as well as his engaging insights and advice for parents, make this a must-read for anyone who is frustrated with what is happening to boys in our culture--or to anyone who is struggling to raise a healthy, happy, and successful son."-- Ron Henry, Men's Health Network, sponsor of the Boys and Schools Project

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal371.823

SynopsisWhy America's sons are underachieving, and what we can do about it. Something is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. While Emily is working hard at school and getting A's, her brother Justin is goofing off. He's more concerned about getting to the next level in his videogame than about finishing his homework. In Boys Adrift , Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in school and disengaged at home. He shows how social, cultural, and biological factors have created an environment that is literally toxic to boys. He also presents practical solutions, sharing strategies which educators have found effective in re-engaging these boys at school, as well as handy tips for parents about everything from homework, to videogames, to medication., Something scary is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. While Emily is working hard at school and getting A's, her brother Justin is goofing off. He's more concerned about getting to the next level in his videogame than about finishing his homework. Now, Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in school and disengaged at home. He shows how social, cultural, and biological factors have created an environment that is literally toxic to boys. He also presents practical solutions, sharing strategies which educators have found effective in re-engaging these boys at school, as well as handy tips for parents about everything from homework, to videogames, to medication., From the New York Times -bestselling author of The Collapse of Parenting , a powerful explanation why America's sons are falling behind, and what we can do about it Something is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. While Emily is working hard at school and getting A's, her brother Justin is goofing off. He's more concerned about getting to the next level in his videogame than about finishing his homework. In Boys Adrift , Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in school and disengaged at home. He shows how social, cultural, and biological factors have created an environment that is literally toxic to boys. He also presents practical solutions, sharing strategies which educators have found effective in re-engaging these boys at school, as well as handy tips for parents about everything from homework, to videogames, to medication.

LC Classification NumberLC1390.S29 2016

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by chemball02
Jan 28, 2019
An excellent description of the challenge faced by boys in our culture
The author describes very well the challenge faced by boys in our culture as they grow up to be men. Gender neutrality, video games, loss of role models all create tremendous confusion in young men. Fortunately, the doctor offers a remedy.
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