Boys Adrift
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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 |
| Title | Boys Adrift |
| Author | Leonard Sax |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Basic Books |
| Year published | 2007-08-14 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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