Is "Bowling alone" (by R. Putnam) a good read?

The topic of the book sounds interesting, but I'm wondering if it is still a good read today/aged well and if it is suitable for someone who isn't already familiar with sociology much. Is the writing style easily digestible, or is it a "hard read"?

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Lauchs@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

It's been years but it was fairly readable from what I recall. I think the basic thesis is still true, perhaps more so nowadays. I have quibbles with bits and pieces but overall I thought it was pretty solid.

dieter_hermann@feddit.de · 1 pts · 3y

Thanks, that's good to hear. If its well readable, I think I'll order it.