Book
The vanishing American adult : our coming-of-age crisis--and how to rebuild a culture of self-reliance / Ben Sasse.
Citing how over-protected youth are ill-equipped to handle the demands of the real world, a guide to raising self-reliant young adults explains how to revive core formative experiences to create responsible, active, and engaged citizens. --Publisher
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250114402
- ISBN: 1250114403
- Physical Description: 306 pages ; 25 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Stranded in Neverland -- From little citizens to baby Einsteins -- More school isn't enough -- Flee age segregation -- Embrace work pain -- Consume less -- Travel to see -- Build a bookshelf -- Make America an idea again -- Postscript: why this wasn't a policy book -- Afterword: If Teddy Roosevelt spoke to a high school graduating class. |
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| Subject: | Adulthood > United States. Young adults > United States. Self-reliance > United States. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | 305.24 S252v 2017 (Text) | 33126022169449 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |