Caring and Doing for Others Social Responsibility in the Domains of Family, Work, and Community
- List Price: $72.00
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr
- Publish date: 07/01/2001
Description:
From all sides we hear that Americans are becoming increasingly self-absorbed and disconnected, and that our interest in social and civic responsibility is on the decline. A more encouraging profile emerges in this study of Americans at work, at home with their families, and in their communities. The book is based on a national, representative survey of more than 3,000 Americans aged 25 to 74 -- plus in-depth interviews with adults drawn from the survey -- to find out what Americans mean by social responsibility.
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The book explores the extent to which adults contribute financial assistance, social support, and caregiving to family members; the time given to volunteer work and financial contributions to various causes, charities, and organizations; and how these contributions are affected by job obligations. A major focus is on age and gender differences, which shows midlife to be a transitional time when civic activities increase as family obligations decline. All told, the study adds a hopeful new voice to the overwhelmingly negative debate about the current state of our civic and social lives.
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