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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457090203321

Autore

Morgan D. H. J

Titolo

Acquaintances [[electronic resource] ] : the space between intimates and strangers / / David H.J. Morgan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Maidenhead, : Open University Press, 2009

ISBN

1-283-33850-5

9786613338501

0-335-24008-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (151 p.)

Disciplina

302

Soggetti

Social interaction

Social networks

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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.