This week we talk with eric klinenberg about his new book, going solo. Today, as eric klinenberg reminds us in his book, going solo, more than 50 percent of adults are single. 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. Jan 29, 20 i just finished the e book of eric klinenbergs going solo. Eric klinenberg speaking bio and videos the lavin agency. 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.
How social infrastructure can help fight inequality, polarization, and the decline of civic life crown, 2018, going solo. 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 and heat wave. Eric klinenberg is a professor of sociology, public policy and media, culture and communications at new york university. 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. 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.
With eyeopening statistics, original data, and vivid portraits of people who go solo. 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. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone, most developed nations have high rates of unpartnered adults. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone kindle edition by klinenberg, eric. 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. Mar 25, 2012 this week we talk with eric klinenberg about his new book, going solo. I will probably have to reread this book at some point as there is a lot of information to absorb. Eric klinenberg on the trend of living alone the new york times. Dec 20, 2012 new york university professor and chicago native eric klinenberg, author of the widely debated going solo. We will all come at this topic from our own personal perspective. 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. By any measure, going solo is a significant book, though one with a sombre message.
His first book, heat wave, won several scholarly and literary prizes and was declared a favorite book by the chicago tribune. It can be summed in one statistic provided by the author. His research has been heralded in the new yorker and on cnn and npr. Sociological perspectives on single person households. Feb 12, 2012 the trend is huge, says eric klinenberg, the n. 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.
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. Klinenberg explores the seismic impact going solo is having on culture, business, and politics. Come fall semester i predict that going solo will be on the syllabi of sociology courses across the land. The christian science monitor today, as eric klinenberg reminds us in his book, going solo, more than 50 percent of adults are single. An innovative and optimistic speaker, klinenbergs unique research sheds light on demographic, social, and environmental transformations. Jul 03, 20 by any measure, going solo is a significant book, though one with a sombre message. Klinenberg is a professor of sociology at new york university and editor of the public culture journal. In 1950, only 22 percent of american adults were single. 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. Today, more than 50 percent of american adults are single and 31 million roughly one out of every seven adults live alone.
Eric klinenberg on the trend of living alone the new. Theyre actually evidence of the biggest demographic shift since the baby boom. New york university professor and chicago native eric klinenberg, author of the widely debated going solo. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone the penguin press, 2012, fighting for air. 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. 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. But dont wait to enroll in an undergrad sociology course to read going solo. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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.
Globally, there was a 33 percent increase in solo living between 1996 and 2006. He has also contributed to popular publications such as the new york times magazine, rolling stone, time magazine and the guardian. He is a professor of sociology and the director of the institute for public knowledge at new york university. Klinenberg renders these stories vividly but also with nuance. As you know, any book about being single or going solo can become a cultural rorschach test. Going solo is a really informative book on the challenges of living alone in cities at various stages of life. 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. The battle to control americas media metropolitan books, 2007, and heat wave. He is also coeditor of the making and unmaking of whiteness. It is also a case study in the constraints of a purely narrative approach to the problems of inequality and social suffering. 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.
The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone the penguin press, 2012. Klinenberg born november 14, 1970 is an american sociologist and a scholar of urban studies, culture, and media. 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. Eric klinenberg is helen gould shepard professor of social science and director of the institute for public knowledge at new york university. Jan 01, 2012 going solo is a really informative book on the challenges of living alone in cities at various stages of life. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone by eric klinenberg isbn. Jan 21, 2016 according to a recent book by eric klinenberg. 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.
The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone, gives a broad account of. Eric klinenberg is professor of sociology and director of the institute for public knowledge at new york university. They are, in fact, evidence of the biggest demographic shift since the baby boom. 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.
Eric klinenberg is a professor of sociology and director of the institute for public knowledge at new york university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. I just finished the e book of eric klinenbergs going solo. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading going solo.
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. New york university sociology professor eric klinenberg, right, claims in going solo. 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. Jan 26, 2017 eric leads us through some of the research that underpins his two recent books, modern romance and going solo.
Eric klinenberg is professor of sociology and director of the institute for. 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 klinenbergs latest book, palaces for the people. 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. 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. In going solo, renowned sociologist and author eric klinenberg proves that these numbers are more than just a passing trend. He is best known for his contributions as a public sociologist. Eric klinenberg, sociologist and author is arthur curley. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
I know that if i were still teaching intro to sociology, or some family sociology or demography course, that id be assigning going solo. They are more likely to congregate in and create active, dynamic cities. Going solo 2012 explains the sociological factors that have led so many adults to live on their own. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone. Author eric klinenberg, professor of sociology at new york university, sees lessons to be learned. Klinenberg has contributed to a number of publications. In 1950, 22 percent of american adults were single. Also be sure to check out klinenbergs new york times article, ones a crowd. Eric klinenberg on going solo science smithsonian magazine.