1 paragraph Discussion

This week you were assigned Bowling Alone: America’s Declining Social Capital by Robert Putnam. Please comment on Putnam’s basic theme; that Americans are less social and that there has been a decline in civic involvement over the last 60 years or so. Do you agree with this or disagree? Give examples of why you think the way you do. 

A couple things to keep in mind when answering this:

• This article was written before social media changed so many aspects of community in America. Read the Hudson article that explores the relevancy of Putnam 20 years later.
• Also, make sure you know the term “social capital” and use it in your response. If you don’t know what it means, Google it.