Here enters third-place theory, and why it is so important to society, especially today. Read more . Grocery stores in North Dakota affected by cyberattack on distributor. 13h ago .

Each new insistence on the importance of third places ends up muddying the definition of what a third place is. For some, it’s a bar or restaurant where they can hang out with friends and ...

How can the social theory of the third place illuminate the roles various coffee shops play in our communities? Aumur Shughoury. A student hotspot, Ex Libris provides a large study space as well as ...

The term “third place” was coined by the urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book, “The Great Good Place.” It refers to spaces outside of home and work (one’s first and second ...