Acquaintances : the space between intimates and strangers
Social interaction Social networks PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology Bekannter Interaktion Soziale Distanz Soziales Netzwerk sähkökirjat
Open University Press
2009
EISBN 9780335240081
Front cover; Halftitle page; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Series editors' preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Locating acquaintances; 2 Acquaintances in space: neighbours; 3 'Mates are not friends': acquaintanceship and places of work; 4 Relations between professionals and clients; 5 Passing acquaintances: overlapping timetables; 6 Fleeting acquaintances in time and space; 7 Distant and unwanted encounters; 8 Conclusion; Summary; References; Name Index; Subject Index; Back cover;
The distinction between friends and acquaintances is often made in everyday conversation but the significance of this distinction is under-explored. 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.
The distinction between friends and acquaintances is often made in everyday conversation but the significance of this distinction is under-explored. 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.
