Bowling Alone Summary Audiobook

Robert D. Putnam

The collapse and revival of American community

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Author: Robert D. Putnam

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780743203043

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/2000

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 2Downward trends in American civic engagement and social capital in the late 20th century

Chapter 3Possible causes of the decline of social capital

Chapter 4Negative repercussions of the decline of social capital

Chapter 5Suggestions for reviving social capital

Chapter 6Summary & Review

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The summary audiobook of "Bowling Alone" by Robert D. Putnam is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the decline of social capital and civic engagement in contemporary society. It appeals to students, educators, policymakers, and community organizers who seek insights into the importance of social networks and community involvement. Additionally, individuals curious about the impacts of technology and urbanization on social bonds will find valuable perspectives in this accessible overview of Putnam's influential work.

3 quotes from Bowling Alone

"Social capital is the connections among individuals – social networks and the norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from them."
"Our declining engagement in civic life, from voting to volunteering, jeopardizes our democracy and society as a whole."
"In America, we have been bowling alone, leading to a erosion of community ties and a decrease in collective efficacy among individuals."

Author : Robert D. Putnam

Robert D. Putnam is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and one of the most distinguished political scientists. He has been a senior consultant for three American presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. At Harvard, he has served as Director of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, and Dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Examples of his work include Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis, and Making Democracy Work: Civic Traditions in Italy. In 2006 Putnam received the Skytte Prize, the world's highest accolade for a political scientist. In 2012 President Barack Obama awarded him the National Humanities Medal.

Bowling Alone Summary Audiobook

Name: Bowling Alone
Rating: 3.83 (7059 reviews)
Author: Robert D. Putnam

Robert D. Putnam

The collapse and revival of American community

3.837059ratings(GoodReaders reference)

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00:00

Information

Author: Robert D. Putnam

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780743203043

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/2000

Audiobook length: 31 min

Chapter 1Overview

Play Sample

Chapter 2Downward trends in American civic engagement and social capital in the late 20th century

Chapter 3Possible causes of the decline of social capital

Chapter 4Negative repercussions of the decline of social capital

Chapter 5Suggestions for reviving social capital

Chapter 6Summary & Review

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3 quotes from Bowling Alone

"Social capital is the connections among individuals – social networks and the norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from them."
"Our declining engagement in civic life, from voting to volunteering, jeopardizes our democracy and society as a whole."
"In America, we have been bowling alone, leading to a erosion of community ties and a decrease in collective efficacy among individuals."