In 1950, only 22% of adults were single. Today, more than 50% of adults are. Though conventional wisdom tells us that living by oneself leads to loneliness and isolation, most solo dwellers, compared with their married counterparts, are more likely to eat out and exercise, sign up for art and music classes, attend public events and lectures, and volunteer. Drawing on over three hundred in-depth interviews with men and women of all ages and every class, Eric Klinenberg reaches some startling conclusions about the seismic ...
Read More
In 1950, only 22% of adults were single. Today, more than 50% of adults are. Though conventional wisdom tells us that living by oneself leads to loneliness and isolation, most solo dwellers, compared with their married counterparts, are more likely to eat out and exercise, sign up for art and music classes, attend public events and lectures, and volunteer. Drawing on over three hundred in-depth interviews with men and women of all ages and every class, Eric Klinenberg reaches some startling conclusions about the seismic impact solo living is having on our culture, business and politics.
Read Less
Add this copy of Going Solo: the Extraordinary Rise and Surprising to cart. $16.35, like new condition, Sold by Pearlydewdrops rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Haywards Heath, WEST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2014 by Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd.
Add this copy of Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising to cart. $17.44, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2014 by Duckworth.
Add this copy of Going Solo to cart. $17.95, new condition, Sold by Blackwell's rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2014 by Duckworth Books.
Add this copy of Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising to cart. $20.65, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2014 by Duckworth.
Add this copy of Going Solo to cart. $22.04, new condition, Sold by Revaluation Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Exeter, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2014 by Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd.
Add this copy of Going Solo to cart. $32.13, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2014 by Duckworth.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. 2012. Paperback. A revelatory examination of the sharp increase in people who live alone and its surprising benefits Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 212......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
