Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax

Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax

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.

About the author: Dr Leonard Sax is a family physician, research psychologist and acclaimed author of Why Gender Matters. He is founder and executive director of the National Association for Single Sex Public Education in Washington DC. Dr Sax's work has been published in a wide range of journals, and he is a frequent guest on TV and radio shows in the USA. He lives in Maryland.

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ISBN 13	9780465072095
ISBN 10	0465072097
Titel	Boys Adrift
Autor	Leonard Sax
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Basic Books
Erscheinungsjahr	2007-08-14
Seitenanzahl	288
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.