44 pages • 1 hour read
Robert D. PutnamOur Kids: The American Dream in Crisis
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Upper Class
“Upper class,” as used in this book, means that at least one parent—and usually both—graduated from college. The author also occasionally uses the terms “college-educated” or “rich” in describing these families.
Lower Class
“Lower class,” as used in this book, means that neither parent went beyond a high school education. These families are also sometimes described as “high school-educated” or “poor.”
Middle Class
“Middle class,” as used in this book, generally means that the parents had some college education but may not have graduated.
