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100	1		_aWilson, James Q. _980207
245	1	4	_aThe marriage problem : _bhow our culture has weakened families / _cJames Q. Wilson.
260			_aNew York, NY : _bHarperCollins, _cc2002.
300			_axii, 274 p. ; _c23 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520		0	_aThere are two Americas. One boasts solid families, well-paying jobs, safe homes, and good education. The other has children raised by one parent, poor neighborhoods, crime, and low-paying jobs. What has caused the divide? In this penetrating study, James Q. Wilson argues that the answer lies in the importance of marriage and the devastating effects of divorce and cohabitation.
520	8	0	_aWilson's meticulous research shows how the erosion of family life has damaged children's futures, leading to school dropouts, teenage pregnancy, and a greater likelihood of emotional problems, drug use, and criminal activity. With precision and persuasiveness, he reveals the sources of today's crisis -- from the glittering ideals of the Enlightenment to the shameful practice of American slavery -- while also offering bold solutions. Incisive, intelligent, and thought-provoking, "The Marriage Problem is a clarion call to rebuild the family, and society, by returning a solid marital structure to its core.
650		0	_aMarriage _zUnited States. _980208
650		0	_aFamily _zUnited States. _980209
651		0	_aUnited States _xSocial conditions _y1980- _980210
852			_9p13.95 _y05-26-2004
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