Usually armed with a self-image of antiestablishment radicalism, conformist intellectuals deny the family is breaking down and crime is rising. Instead, conformist intellectuals believe the family is changing not deteriorating and an increase in "moral panic" not crime has occurred. In addition, these intellectuals are strongly inclined to subscribe to politically correct doctrines of the day. The result is that universities have become easy berths for individuals who are reluctant to allow inconvenient facts to spoil a good theory. In countering the views of conformist intellectuals, the author emphasizes the importance of two-parent families, the impact of family breakdown on civic safety, and historical changes in English society and public opinion. He cites specific research studies that support his position. 154 notes