Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2023-03-10
Books mentioned on The Men — and Boys — Are Not Alright
Ezra Klein discussed Daring Young Men by Richard Reeves, Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves, and Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. Richard Reeves recommended Career and Family by Claudia Dale Goldin and The Life of Dad by Anna Machin.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Daring Young Men
Daring Young Men by Richard Reeves is a sociology and parenting book that examines the structural challenges, employment struggles, and educational disparities facing modern boys and men.
Discussed“that's the argument of Richard Reeves new book of boys and men”
Where to get it
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Of Boys and Men
Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves is an insightful sociological examination of the modern challenges, educational struggles, and structural disadvantages currently facing boys and men.
Discussed“that's the argument of Richard Reeves new book of boys and men”
Where to get it
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Lean In
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg is a prominent corporate manifesto that examines the structural barriers women face in the workplace and encourages female leaders to pursue professional ambition assertively.
Discussed“you think about Charles sandberg's linen or you think about Henry Slaughters Big Atlantic article”
Where to get it
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Career and Family
Career and Family by Claudia Dale Goldin is an economics book examining women's century-long journey toward equity, labor markets, and the persistent wage gap.
Recommended“I think you learn about men is Claudia Golden's book career and family which as I said I think golden is just absolutely the best in the business”
Where to get it
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The Life of Dad
The Life of Dad by Anna Machin is an insightful examination of modern fatherhood through the lens of evolutionary anthropology, exploring how and why men have evolved to care for their children.
Recommended“and the third book I got a huge amount out of was a book by Anna matron who's a anthropologist... it's called the life of dad the making of a modern father”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“and Richard Reeves your book is of boys and men”
“and Richard Reeves your book is of boys and men”