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Explore the depths of human connection in 'Liquid Love,' a thought-provoking book by renowned sociologist Zygmunt Bauman. In this penetrating analysis of our contemporary 'liquid modern' times, Bauman delves into the challenges faced by individuals who navigate a world devoid of permanent bonds. This engaging work examines how we form and dissolve connections in a society marked by constant change, echoing the insecurity and fragility of human relationships.
Through 176 insightful pages, Bauman captivates readers with themes of self-definition and the elusive nature of bonds that define our interactions. He discusses the necessity of forging ties loosely, allowing for flexibility and adaptation in the face of shifting circumstances. As society evolves, so too does our understanding of love and connection—turning the traditional notions of commitment and relationships on their head.
Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone curious about sociological perspectives on love, 'Liquid Love' offers a reflective journey into the dynamics of human relationships. Immerse yourself in this seminal work that challenges us to rethink the nature of human bonds in a rapidly changing world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780745624891, Year: 2003, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK), Pages: 176.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745624891
Year: 2003
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 176
Description:
This book is about the central figure of our contemporary,
?liquid modern? times ? the man or woman with no
bonds, and particularly with none of the fixed or durable bonds
that would allow the effort of self-definition and self-assertion
to come to a rest. Having no permanent bonds, the denizen of our
liquid modern society must tie whatever bonds they can to engage
with others, using their own wits, skill and dedication. But none
of these bonds are guaranteed to last. Moreover, they must be tied
loosely so that they can be untied again, quickly and as
effortlessly as possible, when circumstances change ? as they
surely will in our liquid modern society, over and over again.
The uncanny frailty of human bonds, the feeling of insecurity
that frailty inspires, and the conflicting desires to tighten the
bonds yet keep them loose, are the principal themes of this
important new book by Zygmunt Bauman, one of the most original and
influential social thinkers of our time. It will be of great
interest to students and scholars in sociology and in the social
sciences and humanities generally, and it will appeal to anyone
interested in the changing nature of human relationships.
Through 176 insightful pages, Bauman captivates readers with themes of self-definition and the elusive nature of bonds that define our interactions. He discusses the necessity of forging ties loosely, allowing for flexibility and adaptation in the face of shifting circumstances. As society evolves, so too does our understanding of love and connection—turning the traditional notions of commitment and relationships on their head.
Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone curious about sociological perspectives on love, 'Liquid Love' offers a reflective journey into the dynamics of human relationships. Immerse yourself in this seminal work that challenges us to rethink the nature of human bonds in a rapidly changing world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780745624891, Year: 2003, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK), Pages: 176.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745624891
Year: 2003
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 176
Description:
This book is about the central figure of our contemporary,
?liquid modern? times ? the man or woman with no
bonds, and particularly with none of the fixed or durable bonds
that would allow the effort of self-definition and self-assertion
to come to a rest. Having no permanent bonds, the denizen of our
liquid modern society must tie whatever bonds they can to engage
with others, using their own wits, skill and dedication. But none
of these bonds are guaranteed to last. Moreover, they must be tied
loosely so that they can be untied again, quickly and as
effortlessly as possible, when circumstances change ? as they
surely will in our liquid modern society, over and over again.
The uncanny frailty of human bonds, the feeling of insecurity
that frailty inspires, and the conflicting desires to tighten the
bonds yet keep them loose, are the principal themes of this
important new book by Zygmunt Bauman, one of the most original and
influential social thinkers of our time. It will be of great
interest to students and scholars in sociology and in the social
sciences and humanities generally, and it will appeal to anyone
interested in the changing nature of human relationships.