ERIC KLINENBERG at Town Hall Seattle

02/29/2012 7:30 pm
Co-presented with the TOWN HALL CENTER FOR CIVIC LIFE. NYU sociology professor and editor of Public Culture, Eric Klinenberg is in Seattle to discuss Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone (Penguin Press), a book which tracks one of the greatest demographic shifts in years. "Eric Klinenberg's Going Solo is a tour de force—a book that is relevant, engaging, and deeply insightful ... Klinenberg tears down the myths that surround living alone, creates a nuanced picture that celebrates the advantages, and details the challenges of going solo." –Edward Glaeser. "A fascinating, even-handed exploration of the rise in solo living, addressing its rewards and challenges for individuals as well as its far-reaching implications for society. Illuminating." – Stephanie Coontz. $5 tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30 p.m., or in advance via www.brownpapertickets.com (1-800-838-3006). Town Hall Seattle is at 1119 Eighth Avenue (at Seneca). Preferred seating for Town Hall members. Please call Elliott Bay at (206) 624-6600, Town Hall Seattle at (206) 652-4255, or see www.townhallseattle.org.
$27.95
ISBN-13: 9781594203220
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Penguin Press HC, The, 2/2012

Location: 
Street:
Town Hall Seattle
Additional:
1119 Eighth Avenue
City:
Seattle
,
Province:
Washington
Postal Code:
98101
Country:
United States