Liquid Love :On the Frailty of Human Bonds
Liquid Love :On the Frailty of Human Bonds
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Published:
21 April, 2003
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Description
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.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780745624891 |
| ISBN10 | 0745624898 |
| Number Of Pages | 176 |
| Item Weight | 295 g |
| Product Dimensions | 152 x 226 x 15 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
"Bauman is a social theorist whose work just gets better and better, which is pretty amazing if one considers his prolific output during recent years."
Anthony Elliott, University of the West of England
"This book is timely and shows accurate observation, lucid thinking and much background knowledge and wisdom"
John Calder, Camden New Journal
"Its thoughtful examination of our predicament is invigorating - like a cold shower."
New Internationalist
"Liquid Love is invaluable for grasping the problems of living in a globalized world and inspiring individuals effectively to resolve them."
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Author's Bio
Zygmunt Bauman (1925-2017) was Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Leeds and the University of Warsaw