New york university professor and chicago native eric klinenberg, author of the widely debated going solo. They are more likely to congregate in and create active, dynamic cities. Eric klinenberg is professor of sociology at new york university and author of going solo. Klinenberg sociologynew york univ fighting for air. The battle to control americas media metropolitan books, 2007, and heat wave. The 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. Although the heat wave that swept chicago on th, july 1995 was a natural disaster, klinenberg has based his book on this disaster in order to expose the weaknesses that exist in the chicago society as well as the reason behind the exaggerated impact of the 1995 disaster. We will all come at this topic from our own personal perspective. Back then, going solo was most common in the open, sprawling western statesalaska, montana and nevadathat attracted migrant workingmen, and it was usually a shortlived stage on the road to a more conventional domestic life. Dying alone in the heat wave, an interview with eric.
Eric klinenberg is a sociology professor at new york university. Discover book depositorys huge selection of eric klinenberg books online. Consider that in 1950, a mere 4 million americans lived alone, and they made up only 9% of households. Feb 27, 2014 buy going solo by eric klinenberg isbn. Today, nearly 50 percent are, and roughly one in every seven adults lives alone.
In going solo, renowned sociologist and author eric klinenberg proves that. These blinks detail the history of solo living, describe the benefits of choosing such a lifestyle and explore the different conditions under which. May 02, 2019 eric klinenberg is a sociology professor at new york university. 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.
The guardian, apr 1 the number of people living alone has skyrocketed. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading going solo. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone the penguin press, 2012, fighting for air. Mar 12, 2012 consider that in 1950, a mere 4 million americans lived alone, and they made up only 9% of households. Today, as eric klinenberg reminds us in his book, going solo, more than 50 percent of adults are single. The telling and analyses of events related to the heat wave allowed it to quickly fade into the grand narrative of affluence and prosperity that dominates accounts of u. They are, in fact, evidence of the biggest demographic shift since the baby boom.
Shop amongst our popular books, including 11, modern romance, palaces for the people and more from eric klinenberg. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone going solo by eric klinenberg going solo 2012 explains the sociological factors that have led so many adults to live on their own. Read eric klinenbergs bio and get latest news stories and articles. My new book, going solo, tells the story of the biggest modern social change.
Parker school and later earned a bachelor of arts degree from brown university 1993, followed by a masters degree 1997 and phd 2000 from the university of california, berkeley. Eric klinenberg on going solo joseph stromberg smithsonian, jan 25 in his new book, going solo. 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. 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, gives a broad account of.
He is a coauthor with aziz ansari of modern romance. Living alone today in the united states and the developed countries revolves around a. He is currently professor of sociology, public policy, and media, culture, and communication at new york. An increasing number of americans are living by themselves, whether as twentysomethings or eightysomethings. A social autopsy of disaster in chicago 2002, 2015, 328 pages, 35 halftones, 3 maps, 7 figures, 12 tables.
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, by eric klinenberg. Although disaster experts warn that a dirty bomb could result in the. I will probably have to reread this book at some point as there is a lot of information to absorb. Focusing on city dwellers, klinenbergs research included 300 semistructured.
Going solo a book that sets out toexamines a dramatic demographic trend. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone kindle edition by klinenberg, eric. In going solo, renowned sociologist and author eric klinenberg proves that these numbers are more than just a passing trend. Eric klinenberg is a professor of sociology at new york university and the editor of the journal public culture. Jan 29, 20 i just finished the e book of eric klinenbergs going solo.
The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone. Romance, and author of the acclaimed books going solo, heat wave, and fighting for. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone and fighting for air. Public space, featuring eric klinenberg, toni griffin, chelina odbert, tony ageh, eli pariser, and mona sloane. Jan 01, 2012 going solo is a really informative book on the challenges of living alone in cities at various stages of life. The 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. It is from this point that the author calls for attention to the. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone, eric klinenberg argues that many people living on their own have. More canadians than ever are living alone and without children, census finds. The appeal of going solo is the modern nonfiction book mix of statistics and factoids, case studies, interviews, and breezy narrative. A social autopsy of disaster in chicago, university of chicago press. Going solo the extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone by eric klinenberg who doesnt know someone who lives alonewho has for years and seems happyis happy. A social autopsy of disaster in chicago university of. Eric klinenberg going solo the extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone 2012, author.
Klinenberg was born in chicago to a family of czechjewish origin. The author examines both ends of the age spectrum in an attempt to understand the. An essay by eric klinenberg, and solo dwellers colm toibin, alex zane, carmen calli and others reflect on life as a singleton. Solo living appears to be a global phenomenon that has skyrocketed over the past decade. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone, gives a. 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.
Jun 14, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of eric klinenberg books online. Dec 20, 2012 new york university professor and chicago native eric klinenberg, author of the widely debated going solo. How social infrastructure can help fight inequality, polarization, and the decline of civic. In 1950, only 22 percent of american adults were single. The city is familiar with crisis, however, and no one could say it had surrendered to the new and old dangers it faces. 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. Really liked the way klinenberg writes from a neutral viewpoint and just examines the facts and suggests causal explanations without bias. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Going solo, the extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone. The way eric klinenberg perceives the interviewees for his book on living alone, you really wouldnt want to be one of them. Aug 03, 2017 eric klinenberg is professor of sociology at new york university and author of going solo. His first book, heat wave, won several scholarly and literary prizes and was declared a favorite book by the chicago tribune. Eric klinenberg on going solo science smithsonian magazine.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Connect with users and join the conversation at wired. Klinenberg fleshes out his subjects with expertise and devotion. The extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone 2012. Hos adlibris hittar du miljontals bocker och produkter inom eric klinenberg vi har ett brett sortiment av bocker, garn, leksaker, pyssel, sallskapsspel, dekoration och mycket mer for en inspirerande vardag. More canadians than ever are living alone and without. 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. In the first episode, this series will examine how we develop digital forms of public space as much of our social life moves online, and how this shifts our sense of community. Living alone is probably the biggest demographic change since the baby boom, says sociologist eric klinenberg, who explores this phenomenon in his clicheshattering new book, going solo. Mar 27, 2012 more of ray suarezs conversation with sociologist and author eric klinenberg about his 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. It is also a case study in the constraints of a purely narrative approach to the problems of inequality and social suffering. 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. This new trend is setting an entirely new paradigm for how we live, where we live.
In the late 1990s, the sociologist eric klinenberg was working on a book about the chicago heat wave of 1995 when he made an unnerving discovery. Eric klinenberg is professor of sociology and director of the institute for public knowledge at new york university. His research has been heralded in the new yorker and on cnn and npr, and his stories have appeared in the new york times magazine, rolling stone, and. For information on purchasing the book from bookstores or here onlineplease go to the webpage for heat wave. Living alone today in the united states and the developed countries revolves around a heady mix of sociological movements.
More of ray suarezs conversation with sociologist and author eric klinenberg about his book, going solo. The rush to single living is even more marked in britain and scandinavia than it is in the us. How social infrastructure can help fight inequality, polarization, and the. Klinenberg stresses that the project, as this account of disaster in the city. Eric klinenberg going solo, the extraordinary rise and.
Talking with eric klinenberg on going solo newsday. Author eric klinenberg, professor of sociology at new york university, sees lessons to be learned. Jul 01, 2002 klinenberg was struck by how ensuing accounts about the heat wave often could not see far beyond the killer heats role in the overwhelming loss of life. In the 1990s new york was the capital city of americas economic boom. Feb 02, 2012 in going solo, renowned sociologist and author eric klinenberg proves that these numbers are more than just a passing trend. Apr 17, 2012 in the late 1990s, the sociologist eric klinenberg was working on a book about the chicago heat wave of 1995 when he made an unnerving discovery. He is best known for his contributions as a public sociologist.
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