Sacrifice

Living on Earth

Robert Putnam’s book, “Bowling Alone,” describes the decades-long decline in American civic life. But have the events of September 11th changed all that? Host Steve Curwood speaks with Prof. Putnam about how, in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, Americans might find a new sense of solidarity and purpose.

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