The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone the penguin press, 2012. 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. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone by eric klinenberg isbn. Sociological perspectives on single person households. Microsoft research video, mar 1 in going solo, sociologist eric klinenberg presents a revelatory examination of the most significant demographic shift since the baby boom. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone, most developed nations have high rates of unpartnered adults. Wall street journal going solo is causing a sensation, both for how it has shaken up our traditional notions of the single life and as a sociological breakthrough. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading going solo.
Jan 26, 2017 eric leads us through some of the research that underpins his two recent books, modern romance and going solo. An innovative and optimistic speaker, klinenbergs unique research sheds light on demographic, social, and environmental transformations. He is best known for his contributions as a public sociologist. The christian science monitor today, as eric klinenberg reminds us in his book, going solo, more than 50 percent of adults are single. I just finished the e book of eric klinenbergs going solo. He is a professor of sociology and the director of the institute for public knowledge at new york university. Mar 25, 2012 this week we talk with eric klinenberg about his new book, going solo. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone, eric klinenberg 20 highlights that the remarkable increase in the number of people living alone whom he refers to as singletons is, in fact, an unprecedented and significant demographic change, which derives from. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone and heat wave.
The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone, gives a broad account of. As you know, any book about being single or going solo can become a cultural rorschach test. A professor of sociology and director of the institute for public knowledge at new york university, klinenbergs body of work include heat wave, where he looked at the future of cities in the age of climate change, and going solo, where he charted. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone the penguin press, 2012, fighting for air. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I really liked that there was so much research cited, statements were strongly corroborated by empirical data, and the inclusion of interviews to put human faces on the research and data. Jul 03, 20 by any measure, going solo is a significant book, though one with a sombre message.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In going solo, renowned sociologist and author eric klinenberg proves that these numbers are more than just a passing trend. These blinks detail the history of solo living, describe the benefits of choosing such a lifestyle and explore the different conditions under which solo adults live. Three years later, with that cover story in mind, i opened going solo, a book length thesis on the social ramifications of living alone by new york university sociology professor eric klinenberg. New york university sociology professor eric klinenberg, right, claims in going solo. They are, in fact, evidence of the biggest demographic shift since the baby boom. This book will change our livesso important that it is likely to become both a popular read and a social science classic. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone and fighting for air. Come fall semester i predict that going solo will be on the syllabi of sociology courses across the land.
With eyeopening statistics, original data, and vivid portraits of people who live alone, renowned sociologist eric klinenberg upends conventional wisdom to deliver the definitive take on how the rise of going solo is transforming the american experience. I will probably have to reread this book at some point as there is a lot of information to absorb. His research has been heralded in the new yorker and on cnn and npr. Klinenberg renders these stories vividly but also with nuance. Globally, there was a 33 percent increase in solo living between 1996 and 2006. Feb 12, 2012 the trend is huge, says eric klinenberg, the n. Wall street journal going solois causing a sensation, both for how it has shaken up our traditional notions of the single life and as a sociological breakthrough. A social autopsy of disaster in chicago university of. Eric klinenberg speaking bio and videos the lavin agency.
Author eric klinenberg, professor of sociology at new york university, sees lessons to be learned. Klinenberg is a professor of sociology at new york university and editor of the public culture journal. New york university professor and chicago native eric klinenberg, author of the widely debated going solo. Klinenberg born november 14, 1970 is an american sociologist and a scholar of urban studies, culture, and media. The battle to control americas media, and he has contributed to the new yorker, rolling stone, the new york times magazine, and this american life. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone, eric klinenberg 20 highlights that the remarkable increase in the number of people living alone whom he refers to as singletons is, in fact, an unprecedented and significant demographic change. Going solo is a really informative book on the challenges of living alone in cities at various stages of life. But dont wait to enroll in an undergrad sociology course to read going solo. Hes also editor of the journal public culture, and an affiliated faculty member of the wagner school of public service and the department of media, culture, and communications. He has also contributed to popular publications such as the new york times magazine, rolling stone, time magazine and the guardian. Renowned sociologist and author eric klinenberg explores the dramatic rise of solo living and examines the seismic impact its having on our culture, business, and politics. His first book, heat wave, won several scholarly and literary prizes and was declared a favorite book by the chicago tribune.
In 1950, 22 percent of american adults were single. Eric klinenberg, sociologist and author is arthur curley. A professor of sociology and director of the institute for public knowledge at new york university, klinenbergs body of work include heat wave, where he looked at the future of cities in the age of climate change, and going solo, where he charted the. How social infrastructure can help fight inequality, polarization, and the decline of civic life crown, 2018, going solo. Eric klinenberg one is the loveliest number we discuss his book about the extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone books, arts and culture prospero. Eric klinenberg is a sociologist and contributor to, among other publications, the new yorker, time magazine and the new york times. By any measure, going solo is a significant book, though one with a sombre message. Today, as eric klinenberg reminds us in his book, going solo, more than 50 percent of adults are single. They are more likely to congregate in and create active, dynamic cities. Eric klinenberg is helen gould shepard professor of social science and director of the institute for public knowledge at new york university.
Eric klinenberg on going solo science smithsonian magazine. In 1950, only 22 percent of american adults were single. Feb 27, 2014 eric klinenberg is professor of sociology, public policy and media, culture and communications at new york university, and editor of the journal public culture. Dec 20, 2012 new york university professor and chicago native eric klinenberg, author of the widely debated going solo. Eric klinenberg is professor of sociology and director of the institute for.
I know that if i were still teaching intro to sociology, or some family sociology or demography course, that id be assigning going solo. Jan 29, 20 i just finished the e book of eric klinenbergs going solo. Jan 01, 2012 going solo is a really informative book on the challenges of living alone in cities at various stages of life. With eyeopening statistics, original data, and vivid portraits of people who go solo. Eric klinenberg is a professor of sociology and director of the institute for public knowledge at new york university. Going solo is an examination of the most significant demographic shift since the baby boom the sharp increase in the number of people who live alone. 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. How social infrastructure can help fight inequality, polarization, and the decline of civic life available now, makes the provocative case that the resilience of our communities rests not on shared values. Jan 21, 2016 according to a recent book by eric klinenberg. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We will all come at this topic from our own personal perspective. Eric klinenberg on the trend of living alone the new. Eric klinenberg is professor of sociology and director of the institute for public knowledge at new york university.
The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone, eric klinenberg argues that many people living on their own have richer social lives than other adults. Eric klinenberg is professor of sociology, public policy and media, culture and communications at new york university, and editor of the journal public culture. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone. Explaining the rise of solo living, this is a global phenomenon and mainly reflects the increasing degree of individual choice that comes with increasing wealth. Going solo 2012 explains the sociological factors that have led so many adults to live on their own. Eric klinenberg on the trend of living alone the new york times. In probing this subject, he leavens his copious array of statistics with dozens of anecdotes about individuals who live alone either by choice or by circumstance. It can be summed in one statistic provided by the author. Eric klinenberg is a professor of sociology, public policy and media, culture and communications at new york university. Today, as eric klinenberg reminds us in his book, going solo, more than 50 percent of adults are singlehe nicely shows that people who live alone are more likely to visit friends and join social groups. It is also a case study in the constraints of a purely narrative approach to the problems of inequality and social suffering. Eric klinenberg is a professor of sociology at new york university and the editor of the journal public culture. This week we talk with eric klinenberg about his new book, going solo.
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