Coming Apart
Coming Apart
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
432
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s-2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Coming Apart by Charles Murray examines the growing cultural divide in America from 1960 to 2010, focusing on how different socioeconomic classes live. Murray highlights changes in marriage, industriousness, honesty, and religiosity among the white working and upper classes, exploring the implications for American society.
Informative
Unnerving
Contemplative
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Charles Murray's Coming Apart examines the growing cultural divide in America. Critics praise its thorough analysis and compelling data, while some highlight concerns over its selective focus and potential bias. The book's emphasis on class disparity is insightful yet evokes debate regarding its social interpretations.
Who Should Read Coming Apart?
Readers interested in American societal dynamics and class divisions would enjoy Coming Apart by Charles Murray. Those who appreciate books like Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance or Our Kids by Robert Putnam will find it compelling for its data-driven analysis and exploration of cultural changes since the 1960s.
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432
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s-2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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