An Analysis of Robert D. Putnam's Bowling Alone

Name: An Analysis of Robert D. Putnam's Bowling Alone
Brand: Elizabeth Morrow
SKU: 9781912127726
Price: 7.31 GBP
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by Elizabeth Morrow

Title:

Author:

Elizabeth Morrow

Series (if any):

The Macat Library

Edited by:

Lindsay Scorgie-Porter

Format:

Paperback

Number of pages:

95 pages

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)

ISBN-13:

9781912127726

EAN:

9781912127726

Classifications:

Interdisciplinary studies

Weight (g):

238

Dimensions (mm):

197 x 132 x 6

Publication Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Condition:

New

Price:£7.31

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Description

American political scientist Robert Putnam wasn't the first person to recognize that social capital - the relationships between people that allow communities to function well - is the grease that oils the wheels of society. But by publishing Bowling Alone, he moved the debate from one primarily concerned with family and individual relationships one that studied the social capital generated by people's engagement with the civic life. Putnam drew heavily on the critical thinking skill of interpretation in shaping his work. He took fresh looks at the meaning of evidence that other scholars had made too many assumptions about, and was scrupulous in clarifying what his evidence was really saying. He found that strong social capital has the power to boost health, lower unemployment, and improve life in major ways. As such, any decrease in civic engagement could create serious consequences for society. Putnam's interpretation of these issues led him to the understanding that if America is to thrive, its citizens must connect.