Members of a table tennis club in upstate New York seem to have come together as much for connections with others as for the love of the game. This club can be viewed as a counterpoint to the message of Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone because it is an example of
A) the way we continue to be socialized by the media in adulthood.
B) a type of civic engagement that brings people together.
C) the strength of weak ties.
D) the importance of primary groups in our social lives.

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The fact that members of this club have come together for connections with others indicates a type of civic engagement that brings people together, which is the counterpoint to the message of Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone. Putnam's book argued that Americans were becoming more socially isolated and moving away from traditional civic engagement, such as joining clubs or organizations. The table tennis club in upstate New York represents a group of people who are actively engaged in socializing and building connections with others through their shared love of the game.

Members of a Table Tennis Club in Upstate New York