Eric Klinenberg

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1) Modern romance

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The acclaimed comedian teams up with a New York University sociologist to explore the nature of modern relationships, evaluating how technology is shaping contemporary relationships and considering the differences between courtships of the past and present.

2) Going solo: the extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone

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Klinenberg, Eric

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[2012]

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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.

3) Palaces for the people: how social infrastructure can help fight inequality, polarization, and the decline of civic life

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Klinenberg, Eric

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2018.

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"An eminent sociologist--and coauthor, with Aziz Ansari, of the #1 New York Times bestseller Modern Romance--makes the provocative case that the future of democratic societies rests not only on shared values but also on shared "social infrastructure": the libraries, childcare centers, bookstores, coffee shops, pools, and parks that promote crucial, sometimes life-saving connections between people who might otherwise fail to find common cause"-- "The...