Putnam argues in "Bowling Alone" that the glue that holds communities together comes not from formal institutions, but from social ties forged at places like churches, Elks Club meetings, and bowling leagues.
"Bowling Alone" sounded an alarm that American communal engagement has been declining, as individuals increasingly participate in solitary activities rather than communal ones, which can weaken the fabric of society.
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