Going Solo The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone

Name: Going Solo The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone
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ISBN: 9781594203220

ISBN-10: 1594203229

ISBN-13: 9781594203220

Edition: 2012

Authors: Eric Klinenberg

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A revelatory examination of the most significant demographic shift since the baby boom-the sharp increase in the number of people who live alone-that offers surprising insights on the benefits of this epochal change. Renowned sociologist and author Eric Klinenberg explores the dramatic rise of solo living and examines the seismic impact it's having on our culture, business, and politics. Conventional wisdom tells us that living by oneself leads to loneliness and isolation, but, as Klinenberg shows, most solo dwellers are deeply engaged in social and civic life. In fact, compared with their married counterparts, they are more likely to eat out and exercise, go to art and music classes,…

Book details

List price: $27.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 2/2/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Introduction: The Singleton Society



Going Solo



The Capacity to Live Alone



Separating



Protecting the Self



Together Alone



Aging Alone



Redesigning Solo Life


Conclusion


Appendix: Methods of Research and Analysis


Notes


Select Bibliography


Acknowledgments


Index