Elite Colleges and the Coming Apart of America

George Leef

Charles Murray's latest book, Coming Apart, argues that our elite colleges and universities are partially responsible for what he sees as America's unraveling. In this week's Pope Center Clarion Call, Martin Morse Wooster examines Murray's thesis. He isn't entirely convinced.

I haven't yet read the book, but no doubt it is one that will spark vigorous discussion and debate.

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