Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Porches and other things

[Sofistic (Sofistic]

In a message dated 95-08-02 12:41:56 EDT, Rob writes:

>So I think that American culture has moved away from its historical 
>roots of cooperation and  socialization and is moving into greater 
>personal isolation.  I base this on what I see all around me.  Other 
>perspectives?
>
>
Have you read "The Popcorn Report" by Faith Popcorn?  Her analysis of
increasing isolation -- what she calls cocooning -- indicates this is a
long-term phenomenon (greater than 20 years).  

In addition, there was an article in "Atlantic Monthly" just before the 1992
U.S. presidential election that dealt with the political strategies needed to
get the votes of isolated 'burb residents.  Don't recall the issue # but the
cover story was about isolation and flight to the suburbs.

Hope this helps.
Barry
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