Bowling Alone: Revised and Updated

In the updated 20th anniversary edition of Bowling Alone, Robert D. Putnam explores the decline of community engagement in America, originally highlighted through the decline of bowling leagues. This landmark social analysis details how disconnection from family, friends, and social institutions has led to critical societal issues. With new insights on the impact of social media and the Internet, Putnam emphasizes the ongoing importance of social capital in fostering civic and personal well-being, making a compelling case for the need to rebuild our communal ties to strengthen society.