American political scientist Robert Putnam wasn't the first person
to recognize that social capital - the relationships between people
that allow communities to function well - is the grease that oils
the wheels of society. But by publishing Bowling Alone, he moved
the debate from one primarily concerned with family and individual
relationships one that studied the social capital generated by
people's engagement with the civic life. Putnam drew heavily on the
critical thinking skill of interpretation in shaping his work. He
took fresh looks at the meaning of evidence that other scholars had
made too many assumptions about, and was scrupulous in clarifying
what his evidence was really saying. He found that strong social
capital has the power to boost health, lower unemployment, and
improve life in major ways. As such, any decrease in civic
engagement could create serious consequences for society. Putnam's
interpretation of these issues led him to the understanding that if
America is to thrive, its citizens must connect.
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