Bowling Alone | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Social Capital - This was the fellowship, social intercourse, and good will that occurred from a social unit. It was both a private good and a public good.

Reciprocity - This is giving without expecting anything in return.

Bonding Social Capital - This created exclusive groups that looked inward and was typified by country clubs and fraternal organizations.

Bridging Social Capital - This brought people together from diverse economic positions and looked outward.

Small Groups - These small assemblies appeared to be staying strong. They seemed to have added members during the...
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