Acquaintances: the space between intimates and strangers
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Main Author: Morgan, D. H. J. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Maidenhead Open University Press 2009
Series:Sociology and social change
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Online Access:DE-1046
DE-1047
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
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
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (vi, 139 pages)
ISBN:0335240089
9780335240081

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