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Disconnected

Andrew Leigh

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English
New South Books
01 October 2010
In this forensic examination of how we live, Andrew Leigh, one of our most exciting young thinkers, rips though Australian life and asks whether we are tightly-knit and looking out for each other, or are we all disconnected? Organisational membership records and surveys show that our society is shifting rapidly. These days, chances are you never quite get around to talking to your neighbours, or you're always too busy to give blood. In Disconnected Andrew Leigh guides us through the reasons that our social fabric has begun to fray, and outlines steps to creating a better civic and personal life.
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Imprint:   New South Books
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 153mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   295g
ISBN:   9781742231532
ISBN 10:   1742231535
Pages:   208
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Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  ELT Advanced ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Disconnected

Andrew Leigh is a rarity--an economist who can crunch numbers and write lucid, engaging prose on a subject that matters. --Adele Horin, columnist and reporter, Sydney Morning Herald This accessible and sophisticated book is really important, and not just for Australians. Andrew Leigh, who writes with wit and vigor, has produced the first comprehensive summary of trends in social connections anywhere outside the US. Anyone concerned about contemporary society will find this book both informative and enjoyable. --Robert Putnam, author, Bowling Alone


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