Robert Putnam
Robert Putnam is an American political scientist best known for his work on social capital and community engagement. His book 'Bowling Alone' explores the decline of social capital in the United States and its implications for civic engagement and democracy. Putnam's research highlights the importance of social networks in fostering community resilience and individual well-being, emphasizing how collective action can counteract feelings of isolation.
Born on Jan 09, 1941 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 77,265 | 67 | $3,000 | 3$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,174 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,107,265 | 4,241 | $8,100 | 7$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Andorra:
Robert Putnam published 'Bowling Alone', an essay that named and provided data on the degradation of community relationships.
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Ireland:
Robert Putnam, the US academic who wrote Bowling Alone, was invited by Bertie Ahern to address Fianna Fáil’s parliamentary party think-in.
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Romania:
Robert Putnam is mentioned as an author who has contributed to the understanding of work as a social value.
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Indonesia:
Putnam describes the increasing individualism in American society as detrimental to social cohesion.
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Norway:
Robert Putnam's findings are cited regarding the impact of increased heterogeneity on local cohesion.
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Indonesia:
Robert Putnam explained that social capital has two sides: bridging and bonding.
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Indonesia:
Robert Putnam explained that social capital has two sides: bridging and bonding.
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Switzerland:
Robert Putnam's research indicates that social trust decreases in ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the USA.
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Indonesia:
Robert Putnam added that social capital formed from participation in organizations like cooperatives strengthens social trust.
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Ireland:
Ahern drew on the services of Harvard University’s public policy sage Robert Putnam, famous for his extolling of 'social capital'.
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