Bowling Alone

Who is the antagonist in Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam?

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There is not a particular antagonist in the book. Putnam argues that the decline in social capital began with the baby boom generation. This generation has been focused more on the individual than the previous generation. Baby boomers are less likely to get involved in clubs, attend religious services, vote, or volunteer than older Americans.