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The distinction between friends and acquaintances is often made in everyday conversation but the significance of this distinction is under-explored.
Acquaintanceship can be understood as a form of knowledge of other people that lies somewhere between intimates and strangers. This book argues that acquaintanceship is a topic worthy of investigation in its own right and assesses the overall significance of acquaintances in late modern society.
This fascinating book examines the topic by:
- Exploring possible definitions of acquaintanceship
- Examining the key features of acquaintanceship
- Considering its nature and significance in a variety of settings
Soundly based in sociological theory, the book assesses the extent to which acquaintances can provide a sense of location and security in modern life and the ways in which they can provide us with insights, often fleeting, into worlds other than our own.
Written by one of the foremost authorities in the field, this book is key reading for sociology students, lecturers and researchers, in particular those interested in sociological theory, social interaction, the sociology of everyday life and the sociology of intimacy.
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Synopsis:
This interesting project looks at the social relations and social networks in the circles outside of the 'primary' range of intimate or close relationships. As society becomes more and more fragmented we are building up more and more complex and important networks of second level associations. Although these are important social networks, these all remain relatively impersonal and non-permanent. The book will look at such non-intimate interpersonal relationships such as neighbours, parents collecting children from school together, work colleagues, cab-drivers and waitresses, colleagues and 'false friends'.
About the Author:
David Morgan has an Emeritus Professorship at the University of Manchester and a visiting Professorship at Keele University. He has written extensively on areas to do with family sociology and the sociology of gender, with particular reference to men and masculinities and auto/biographical studies. David served as President of the British Sociological Association and had a centre at Manchester University (The Morgan Centre)named in his honour to celebrate his life-long commitment and contribution to the sociology of families and relationships.
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- PublisherOpen University Press
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0335221610
- ISBN 13 9780335221615
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages152
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