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Episode 56 | Sep 10, 2024

The Vanishing Neighbor with Marc Dunkelman

In this episode, we're joined by Marc Dunkelman, author of The Vanishing Neighbor: The Transformation of American Community

In this episode, we're joined by Marc Dunkelman, author of The Vanishing Neighbor: The Transformation of American Community. Marc explores how American neighborhoods have evolved, focusing on the growing disconnect between neighbors and the impact suburbanization and smartphones have had on neighborly relationships. We discuss the importance and decline of "middle ring relationships", the Chinatown Bus Effect, and how both motive and opportunity influence the way we engage with our neighbors.

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The Vanishing Neighbor with Marc Dunkelman

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