Eric Klinenberg: The Rise (and Appeal) of Living Alone

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00pm

Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. $5.

spacer It’s now more common for an American adult to live alone than with family or a roommate: half the residents of Manhattan live by themselves; in other big cities, more than a third of the population does. Sociologist Eric Klinenberg, author of Going Solo, examines the seismic impact this trend is having on our culture, business, and politics, and upends conventional wisdom with a startling and/or reassuring conclusion: In a world of ubiquitous media and hyperconnectivity, this solitary way of life helps us discover ourselves and appreciate the pleasure of good company. Presented by the Town Hall Center for Civic Life, with Elliott Bay Book Company. Series media sponsorship provided by PubliCola. Series supported by The Boeing Company Charitable Trust and the RealNetworks Foundation.

Tickets are $5 at Brown Paper Tickets or 800/838-3006 and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Beer and wine available for purchase.

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Klinenberg’s bio


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