{"product_id":"the-marriage-problem-how-our-culture-has-weakened-families","title":"The Marriage Problem: How Our Culture Has Weakened Families","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are two Americas. One boasts solid families  well-paying jobs  safe homes  and good education. The other has children raised by one parent  poor neighborhoods  crime  and low-paying jobs. What has caused the divide? In this penetrating study  James Q. Wilson argues that the answer lies in the importance of marriage and the devastating effects of divorce and cohabitation. Wilsons meticulous research shows how the erosion of family life has damaged childrens futures  leading to school dropouts  teenage pregnancy  and a greater likelihood of emotional problems  drug use  and criminal activity. With precision and persuasiveness  he reveals the sources of todays crisis -- from the glittering ideals of the Enlightenment to the shameful practice of American slavery -- while also offering bold solutions. Incisive  intelligent  and thought-provoking  The Marriage Problem is a clarion call to rebuild the family  and society  by returning a solid marital structure to its core.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44979733364789,"sku":"ByrdShop_006093526X","price":47.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780060935269.jpg?v=1770825013","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-marriage-problem-how-our-culture-has-weakened-families","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}