02437nam 2200577Ia 450 991045709020332120200520144314.01-283-33850-597866133385010-335-24008-9(CKB)2550000000006666(EBL)480632(OCoLC)646871865(SSID)ssj0000356244(PQKBManifestationID)12118885(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000356244(PQKBWorkID)10341838(PQKB)11388346(MiAaPQ)EBC480632(Au-PeEL)EBL480632(CaPaEBR)ebr10350209(CaONFJC)MIL333850(EXLCZ)99255000000000666620080304d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrAcquaintances[electronic resource] the space between intimates and strangers /David H.J. MorganMaidenhead Open University Press20091 online resource (151 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-335-22160-2 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 coverThe 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.Social interactionSocial networksElectronic books.Social interaction.Social networks.302Morgan D. H. J985309MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910457090203321Acquaintances2252041UNINA