Key Ideas

1. Social capital is declining in America.

In Bowling Alone, Robert D. Putnam argues that social capital, which refers to the connections and networks within a community, is diminishing in America. He points out that people are becoming more isolated and disconnected from their neighbors, leading to a decline in trust and civic engagement.

2. The decline of social capital has negative consequences.

Putnam suggests that the decline of social capital has significant negative effects on individuals and society as a whole. It leads to lower levels of trust, declining participation in community ....
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