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Is "Bowling alone" (by R. Putnam) a good read? (feddit.de)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by dieter_hermann@feddit.de to c/books@lemmy.ml

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The topic of the book sounds interesting, but I'm wondering if it is still a good read today/aged well and if it is suitable for someone who isn't already familiar with sociology much. Is the writing style easily digestible, or is it a "hard read"?

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[–] Lauchs@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's been years but it was fairly readable from what I recall. I think the basic thesis is still true, perhaps more so nowadays. I have quibbles with bits and pieces but overall I thought it was pretty solid.

[–] dieter_hermann@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks, that's good to hear. If its well readable, I think I'll order it.

[–] gary_host_laptop@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I haven't read it but I read parts because it was mentioned in another book about video games I think and it seems interesting and not too hard to read. I think it's still pretty relevant only that now internet has replaced TV.

[–] dieter_hermann@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for your input! I think the current version even received an update about the internet.