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Brief Description:
Family physician, psychologist, and acclaimed author of "Why Gender Matters"
reveals the truth about what's driving the decline of American boys--and what we
can do about it.
Publisher Marketing:
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.
Review Citations:
- Audio File12/01/2008 pg. 52 (EAN 9781433246319, Compact Disc)
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