public/private

The book The Fall of Public Man by Richard Sennett, originally published in 1974 is one of the most fascinating books I’ve read. It has to do with the history of industrial cities, particularly Paris and London, focussing on public and private conduct and the ways they have changed over the centuries. It’s interesting that the relationships on the street, the stage, and the home of 17 and 18 century cities have so much resonance with online culture today. Public/private boundaries are again being reshaped. I hope I have a chance to explore this in more detail in the future.