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“School performance, public health, crime rates, clinical depression, tax compliance, philanthropy, race relations, community development, census returns, teen suicide, economic productivity, campaign finance, even simple human happiness - all are demonstrably affected by how (and whether) we connect with our family and friends and neighbours and co-workers.”

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Robert D. Putnam
Robert D. Putnam

Robert D. Putnam is an American political scientist renowned for his research on civil society, social capital, and the impact of globalization on democracy. He is a professor at Harvard University and is highly regarded for his insightful observations on public life. more

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