"Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960 - 2010" is a book by Charles Murray that explores the socio-economic and cultural changes in white America over five decades. Murray analyzes the factors contributing to the widening divide between different social classes, particularly focusing on the working and upper classes. He presents data to illustrate the decline in social cohesion and the erosion of traditional values among certain segments of white society, notably in working-class communities.
Murray highlights how changes in family structures, educational attainment, and employment patterns have affected white Americans, leading to increased isolation and decreased participation in social institutions. He argues that the problems faced by the lower and working classes, such as rising poverty rates and declining job opportunities, are intricately linked to shifts in cultural norms and practices. This separation, he claims, has profound implications for social unity and national identity.
The book calls for a re-examination of the policies and societal developments that have shaped white America since the 1960s. Murray encourages readers to recognize the growing disparities and to understand the need for more focused solutions that address the unique challenges faced by different groups within the white population. His analysis raises critical questions about the future of social relations in America and the need for constructive engagement across the socio-economic divide.
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