Going Solo :The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone
Going Solo :The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone
paperback | English
Published:
27 February, 2014
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Description
In 1950, only 22% of adults were single. Today, more than 50% of adults are. Though conventional wisdom tells us that living by oneself leads to loneliness and isolation, most solo dwellers - compared with their married counterparts - are more likely to eat out and exercise, sign up for art and music classes, attend public events and lectures, and volunteer.
Drawing on over three hundred in-depth interviews with men and women of all ages and from across every class, Eric Klinenberg reaches some startling conclusions about the seismic impact solo living is having on our culture, business and politics.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780715647356 |
| ISBN10 | 0715647350 |
| Number Of Pages | 288 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Duckworth Books |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
'Trailblazing' Vanity Fair
'Klinenberg fleshes out [his] subjects with expertise and devotion' New York Times
'A book so important that it is likely to become both a popular read and a social science classic This book really will change the lives of people who live solo, and everyone else - thorough, balanced, and persuasive' Psychology Today
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Author's Bio
Eric Klinenberg is Professor of Sociology, Public Policy and Media, Culture and Communications at New York University, and editor of the journal Public Culture. He has also contributed to popular publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, TIME magazine and The Guardian.