{"title":"Howard A. Husock","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eHoward A. Husock\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished voice in the realm of \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for his in-depth analysis and thought-provoking perspectives, Husock's writing offers a unique lens on the social and political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA key work in his repertoire, \u003cem\u003eWho Killed Civil Society?\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the complexities of community and philanthropy, challenging readers to consider the forces shaping modern society. This book exemplifies his knack for combining rigorous research with accessible writing, inviting you to explore intricate issues with clarity and engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned political enthusiast or new to the genre, Husock's collection provides a valuable exploration of contemporary issues, encouraging a deeper understanding of the forces influencing our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"who-killed-civil-society-by-howard-a-husock-9781641770583","title":"Who Killed Civil Society?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBillions of American tax dollars go into a vast array of programmes targeting various social issues: the opioid epidemic, criminal violence, chronic unemployment, and so on. Yet the problems persist and even grow. Howard Husock argues that we have lost sight of a more powerful strategy—a preventive strategy, based on positive social norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, individuals and institutions of civil society actively promoted what may be called \"bourgeois norms,\" to nurture healthy habits so that social problems wouldn't emerge in the first place. It was a formative effort. Today, a massive social service state instead takes a reformative approach to problems that have already become vexing. It offers counselling along with material support, but struggling communities have been more harmed than helped by the government's embrace. Social service agencies have a vested interest in the continuance of problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGovernment can provide a financial safety net for citizens, but it cannot effectively create or promote healthy norms. Nor should it try. That formative work is best done by civil society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho Killed Civil Society?\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on six key figures in the history of social welfare to illuminate how a norm-promoting culture was built, then lost, and how it can be revived. We read about Charles Loring Brace, founder of the Children's Aid Society; Jane Addams, founder of Hull House; Mary Richmond, a social work pioneer; Grace Abbott of the federal Children's Bureau; Wilbur Cohen of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare; and Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children's Zone—a model for bringing real benefit to a poor community through positive social norms. We need more like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852689854700,"sku":"9781641770583","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14695953482772.jpg?v=1759160147"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/howard-a-husock.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}