The landmark survey that celebrates all the places where people hang out--and is helping to spawn their revival A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice "Th

Nationwide, more and more entrepreneurs are committing themselves to creating and running "third places," also known as "great good places." In his landmark wor

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Describes informal meeting places around the world, looks at how each reflects its culture, and argues that suburbs are leading to their decline.

A look at informal gathering places--coffe shops, community centers, beauty parlors, general stores, bars and others. The author considers their importance to o