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This chapter also provides an overview of the theoretical perspectives we are using in our analysis. We draw particularly on the vital materialism offered in the work of feminist new materialist scholars and Indigenous and First Nations philosophies as well as domestication theory. These perspectives position material objects such as face masks as contributing to assemblages of people with nonhuman things. It is with and through these combinations of humans and nonhumans that agencies and forces are generated. We ‘think with’ vital materialism in the following chapters to consider how the face mask has taken on the extraordinary meanings, values and affective intensities. This chapter, therefore, provides the basis for elucidating the divergent cultural responses to face masks in contemporary political and geographical contexts that follows in the book. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2: The Micro and Macro Politics of Masks\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis chapter will trace the anti-mask and #masks4all movements during the COVID crisis, examining the meanings both groups attached to the mask. We interrogate the process by which masks came to be regarded as a necessity in many countries that had previously been apathetic to mask-wearing as a public health strategy, and how this played out at the level of everyday practices. We interrogate how masks came to be a key site of contestation during the pandemic and a significant symbol of the event. Focusing on several high-profile case studies involving public conflicts around masks, this chapter employs Karen Barad’s concept of intra-action to examine the discourses, objects, bodies, habits, relations of power and affects that intra-act to constitute the divergent meanings of masks that came about during the early months of the pandemic. This chapter draws connections between the micro-level everyday anxieties surrounding mask-wearing in shops to public health messaging at the national level to international tensions surrounding their manufacture and purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3: Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis chapter explores the way face masks and their (contested) emergence during the pandemic offer us an opportunity to think about our intimacy with ordinary objects. Though intimacy is often conceptualised as emerging in inter-personal relationships, taking up a vital materialist perspective we consider the way it emerges in the relations between humans and nonhuman objects, such as the face mask. Drawing on scholarship from science and technology studies, we contextualise face masks within a history of intimate objects that have become ‘domesticated’, such as glasses and clothing, and, more recently, smartphones and smart watches. In tracing this domestication, this chapter examines establishing of everyday routines and habits, as well as attempts to normalise masks through public health messaging. This chapter will explore the way this intimacy is connected to some initial discomfort with widespread mask wearing during the pandemic. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4: Bodies, Breath, Boundaries\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis chapter examines the embodied and affective aspects of wearing a mask and considers how these experiences shift in relation to the sociomaterial contexts and conditions in which they are worn. By attending to the entangled materialities of objects, breath and bodies, this chapter will explore the indeterminacy of bodily boundaries in order to illuminate the often-overlooked leakiness of social life and underline its collective dimensions. Drawing on Karen Barad’s concepts of entanglement and intra-action and Stacy Alaimo’s transcorporeality, we extend understandings of bodies as bounded entities and trace their interconnectedness. We then consider how this interconnectedness matters specifically in pandemic times. Paying attention to the specificities of face masks and the embodied practice of mask wearing, we trace the affective and material flows that move across bodies and environments. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5: DIY Cultures and the Making of Masks\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFace masks have quickly emerged as a fashion accessory and key selling point for many retailers, from luxury companies including Louis Vuitton to boutique crafters via platforms such as Etsy. However, due to production delays, issue of cost and accessibility, and limited supplies of available Personal Protective Equipment being necessarily directed to frontline service workers, a notable do-it-yourself (DIY) culture of mask making has emerged. This chapter explores the relational politics and distributed agencies of DIY face masks. 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Genuinely uplifting, a book that releases a tight valve in all of us -- Dawn O’Porter\u003cbr\u003eReading \u003ci\u003eYou Are Not Alone\u003c\/i\u003e felt like slaking a thirst. Gentle, compassionate and wise, it normalises and honours the true, messy scope of grief. It’s the kind of book you want to press into the hands of every grieving person, whether their loss is fresh or longstanding. I loved it -- Katherine May\u003cbr\u003eThe thing about being in the white-heat of grief is that you feel so alone, that nobody else understands, nothing can help. You’re drowning in your snotty grief-soup, unable to find a flotation device. But “You Are Not Alone” now. Cariad is here. She knows you. She knows Grief. She has water-wings in your size. None of us will escape grief. Obviously. So, all of us must read this book. Obviously -- Greg Wise\u003cbr\u003eThis is the book that the 14-year-old me needed when my brother died, but it’s also the book I really need now, aged 41 . . . Cariad is an extraordinary writer; generous, curious, honest and deeply empathic. Her book is urgent and necessary, like a friend offering wisdom and unconditional love during the darkest of times. It will be a huge support for people of all ages as they encounter their own journey through grief -- Robert Diament\u003cbr\u003eA book which manages to move, soothe and somehow still raise the spirits -- Geoff Norcott\u003cbr\u003eCariad Lloyd has changed the way we speak about grief -- Sara Pascoe\u003cbr\u003eI want everyone I know to read this book. And everyone I don’t know -- Stevie Martin\u003cbr\u003eI wish this book had been around when I was younger. This really is an essential guide to the universal yet completely individual shape that grief takes. It will be a source of genuine comfort and solace for anyone. In fact, everyone should read this\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e -- Felix White\u003cbr\u003eKind, wise, and punctuated with perfectly timed comic relief . . . Cariad Lloyd offers us the space to cry, to laugh, and – when we’re ready – to remember . . . Cariad Lloyd finds the perfect words and ways to sit with us even as we sit with our grief, and hold our hands as we heal -- Tara Flynn\u003cbr\u003eCariad has such a unique talent for that gentle line between comfort, humour and mind-blowing revelations around grief – and this book is one of the best I’ve read on the subject . . . I want to recommend this book to everyone – because all of our lives will be touched by grief if they haven’t already, and this is the book that will make sense of that in a world that seems senseless -- Poorna Bell\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful, honest, moving and funny, this book is a vital read for anyone who has been been in, or close to, grief . . . You'll cry, you’ll laugh, you’ll learn . . . Everyone should read this book -- Rachel Parris\u003cbr\u003eThe comfort blanket you need * Metro *\u003cbr\u003eA comfy companion for anyone struggling after the death of someone close * BBC News *\u003cbr\u003eHonest, funny, companionable first book, part memoir, part navigational guide through the sheer disarray of feelings that accompany a bereavement * Sunday Express *\u003cbr\u003ePowerful, inspiring and frequently funny * Waterstones *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou are Not Alone \u003c\/i\u003eis a comfy companion for anyone struggling after the death of someone close. It also includes insights from the likes of Marian Keyes, Rev Richard Coles and Isabel Allende * Radio New Zealand *\u003cbr\u003eGenuinely is an insightful book -- Naga Munchetty\u003cbr\u003eThis warm, darkly funny book’s greatest strength is its sense of companionship. It is a shoulder to cry on, letting readers know that whichever way they choose to mourn, it’s OK, and they will be OK * i Paper *\u003cbr\u003eWith warmth and compassion, Cariad shares her wisdom about how to navigate * Woman's Own *\u003cbr\u003eCariad Lloyd’s warmth, generosity and gentle pragmatism makes her book one of the most reassuring I have read . . . It is an account of carrying grief and living alongside it, imperfectly . . \u003ci\u003e. You Are Not Alone\u003c\/i\u003e is explicitly designed to reassure, to show the reader that while they won’t ‘get over’ their bereavement they will learn to live with it and feel happiness again * The Spectator *\u003cbr\u003eBoth a memoir and a manual. The book which she describes as for \"anyone who has ever felt lost in grief\", feels like a warm bath. Lloyd writes with arresting honesty . . . But the book is not just tragedy and suffering. 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Say \"Cambodia,\" and two associations often come to mind: the lost glories of Angkor, and the horrors of the Khmer Rouge. Any understanding of Cambodia today, however, must embrace these opposites, as well as the changing attitudes within the country caused by something of a demographic revolution-today, close to seventy percent of Cambodians are under thirty.  In the past, Cambodia was the center of the Khmer empire. For six hundred years it ruled much of what is now Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand from its capital at Angkor. The ruins of the Khmer palaces, temples, and cities testify to its power, wealth, high culture, and engineering prowess, while their subsequent abandonment and long obscurity provide a sobering example of civilization's fragility. Today, Cambodia is negotiating its rich and complex past with the challenges of modernity in a globalized world.  Culture Smart! Cambodia is for all those who want to do more than just scratch the surface of this fascinating country. 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New Zealand, or Aotearoa (the \"Land of the Long, White Cloud\") as it is known by the Maori population, is a land of myth and reality, contrast and contradiction, rolling hills and glacial mountains, native bush and gentle farmland. Its people are friendly and welcoming and will often go the extra mile to help you without expecting anything in return.  Maori heritage and culture are an integral part of Aotearoa today, and wherever you go, its influence is palpable. As a nation of immigrants, New Zealanders are used to newcomers, yet those who take the time to learn about the country's traditions and the values that people hold dear will be rewarded with a more meaningful and enriching experience of this beautiful land.  Culture smart! New Zealand helps you get to the heart of this diverse and multicultural nation. 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There are good reasons Uganda is called the Pearl of Africa. Beyond its ideal climate, abundant wildlife, and spectacular natural beauty, however, it is the friendly and good humored Ugandan people who make this country different. Drawn from more than twenty tribes, they represent a tapestry of traditions, ethnicities, and cultures. As a society they are devoutly religious and conservative; as individuals they are surprisingly laid back. English is widely spoken but there are many cultural pitfalls to be aware of differences in expectations, customs, and ways of behaving.   Culture Smart! Uganda provides key insights into Ugandan life and offers practical tips on how best to meet the Ugandan people on their own terms vital information for travelers and businesspeople alike.   Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. 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Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, Nepal is a land of contrasts and incongruities not least in the variety of its cultural, ethnic, and religious weave. The Nepalese attitude to life is essentially religious. Hindu and Buddhist values predominate and help to maintain social harmony despite the divisions between rich and poor, urban and rural, highlands and lowlands.   Culture Smart! Nepal sets out to explain the complexities of Nepalese life, from home to business, to the marketplace. It tells you what to expect, and provides insights that will help you to go beyond friendly smiles and turn your visit into an enlightening and rewarding experience.   Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers,\" - Sunday Times Travel; \"...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries,\" - Global Travel; \"...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas,\" - Observer; \"...as useful as they are entertaining,\" - Easy Jet Magazine; \"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world,\" - New York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey History - Politics - Economic Life - Values - Attitudes - Religion - Traditions - Taboos - Festivals \u0026amp; Holidays - Friendships \u0026amp; Family - Women in Society - Humour - Hospitality \u0026amp; Home life - Cultural Life - Cuisine \u0026amp; Dining Out - Socializing - Dos and Don'ts - Business Etiquette - Punctuality \u0026amp; Time Keeping - Meetings \u0026amp; Presentations - Negotiating - Bureaucracy - Communication \u0026amp; Language - Tips","brand":"Kuperard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868391977303,"sku":"9781787028722","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781787028722.jpg?v=1722287824"},{"product_id":"switzerland-culture-smart-the-essential-guide-to-customs-culture-9781787028609","title":"Switzerland - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon’t just see the sights―get to know the people.   Set aside your preconceptions of postcard scenery, chocolate and cheese, faceless bankers, and spotless cities. The real Switzerland is anything but bland. This small, multilingual, and fiercely independent country at the heart of Europe is full of surprises.   Culture Smart! Switzerland reveals the human dimension of this enigmatic country. It provides an historical overview, explores Swiss values and attitudes, and looks at the cultural continuity of festivals and traditions. It will help you navigate your way through various aspects of Swiss life and society and reveal the warmth, decency, wit and intelligence that characterizes its inhabitants.   Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. 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In the popular imagination Spain conjures up a picture of rapacious conquistadores, fiery flamenco dancers, and brilliant artists. All true enough but how closely does everyday life in modern Spain conform to these dramatic stereotypes?   Culture Smart! Spain explores the complex human realities of contemporary Spanish life. It describes how Spain s history and geography have created both strongly felt regional differences and shared values and attitudes. It reveals what the Spaniards are like at home, and in business, how they socialize, and how to build lasting relationships with them. The better you understand the Spanish people, the more you will be enriched by your experience of this vital, warm, and varied country where the individual is important, and the enjoyment of life is paramount.   Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. 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Italy delights and stimulates with its magnificent cities and monuments, stunningly beautiful landscapes, the glory of its art and architecture, the richness and variety of its food, the elegance of its design and fashion, and the vitality and charm of its people. Italian style and culture have been exported all over the world. At home, however, Italian society and politics are facing challenges as the country struggles to maintain its standard of living, the stability of its currency, and its ability to provide jobs. The influx of refugees across the Mediterranean is putting pressure on both its social fabric and its economy.   Culture Smart! Italy is an insider s guide to their daily lives, passions, and preoccupations. It introduces you to their history and culture, and provides vital information and practical tips to help smooth your path in different social situations.   Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. 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For thousands of years, the Chinese believed that they had created a perfect social system, based on Confucian values and tempered by the Mandate of Heaven. Dynasties came and went, but the essence of being Chinese remained essentially unchanged until the twentieth century. Since then, change has taken place in Chinese society at unprecedented speed, as the country first experienced the turmoil of civil war and revolution before emerging on to the world stage as a global superpower.   Culture Smart! China aims to put these changes into an historical context, explain deep-seated cultural attitudes, and guide you through the maze of unfamiliar social situations, in order to help you discover for yourself the pragmatism, genius, warmth, and humanity of this extraordinary people.   Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers,\" - Sunday Times Travel; \"...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries,\" - Global Travel; \"...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas,\" – Observer; \"...as useful as they are entertaining,\" - Easy Jet Magazine; \"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world,\" - New York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey History – Politics – Economic Life – Values – Attitudes – Religion – Traditions – Taboos – Festivals \u0026amp; Holidays – Friendships \u0026amp; Family – Women in Society – Humour – Hospitality \u0026amp; Home life – Cultural Life – Cuisine \u0026amp; Dining Out – Socializing – Dos and Don’ts – Business Etiquette – Punctuality \u0026amp; Time Keeping – Meetings \u0026amp; Presentations – Negotiating – Bureaucracy – Communication \u0026amp; Language – Tips","brand":"Kuperard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868392108375,"sku":"9781787028807","price":11.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781787028807.jpg?v=1722287825"},{"product_id":"india-culture-smart-the-essential-guide-to-customs-culture-9781787029002","title":"India - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't just see the sights get to know the people.   India's huge population of 1.2 billion is as varied and colorful as the spice markets of Old Delhi. Each region, caste, and community has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped by conquest, creativity, and religion. Steeped in ancient traditions, exceptionally fatalistic, and intensely passionate about their culture, the Indians are also ingenious, creative, and world leaders in cutting-edge science and technology. Show interest in their country and it will be reciprocated with genuine warmth and friendship.   Culture Smart! India will make you aware of the essential values and behavioral norms, show you how to navigate often profound cultural differences and build relationships, and offer invaluable insights into this great, endlessly fascinating land.   Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. 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Germany powerhouse of Europe and pillar of the Eurozone feels reassuringly familiar. However, despite superficial appearances, this is a country that operates very differently from the USA and Britain. German history is more than a thousand years old and the relatively new German nation-state encompasses an astonishing variety of cultural and regional differences. German society is also in a state of flux, as people respond to immigration and a tough economic climate, and traditional attitudes such as formality and rigid protocol are softening as German business globalizes.   Culture Smart! Germany sets out to show you how to be a good and sensitive guest. With chapters on core values and attitudes, and a practical business briefing, it is a valuable introduction to the German way of life. It tells you what treatment to expect, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to build rapport and credibility with this culturally rich and inventive people at the heart of Europe.   Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers,\" - Sunday Times Travel; \"...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries,\" - Global Travel; \"...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas,\" - Observer; \"...as useful as they are entertaining,\" - Easy Jet Magazine; \"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world,\" - New York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey History - Politics - Economic Life - Values - Attitudes - Religion - Traditions - Taboos - Festivals \u0026amp; Holidays - Friendships \u0026amp; Family - Women in Society - Humour - Hospitality \u0026amp; Home life - Cultural Life - Cuisine \u0026amp; Dining Out - Socializing - Dos and Don'ts - Business Etiquette - Punctuality \u0026amp; Time Keeping - Meetings \u0026amp; Presentations - Negotiating - Bureaucracy - Communication \u0026amp; Language - Tips","brand":"Kuperard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868392173911,"sku":"9781787028845","price":11.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781787028845.jpg?v=1722287825"},{"product_id":"indonesia-culture-smart-the-essential-guide-to-customs-culture-9781787028968","title":"Indonesia - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't just see the sights get to know the people.   Indonesia, stretching across three time zones and situated on one of the world s great maritime trade routes, has a rich and varied culture.   Culture Smart! Indonesia describes the many different cultural backgrounds that make up this rainbow nation, helping you to better understand the values that underpin its diverse society. It reveals how modern Indonesians view themselves and go about their daily lives, and gives advice on how to navigate unfamiliar situations. Armed with essential cultural information and tips on effective communication, readers are better placed to have a more meaningful and successful experience in this fascinating country.   Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. 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The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and technological precision, have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Today, even as Japan adapts to a rapidly changing world, its traditional culture and consensus-based philosophy have proved remarkably resilient.   Culture Smart! Japan will broaden your perception and understanding of this complex, rich, and dynamic society. It will guide you through modern Japan s shifting social and cultural maze, and equip you with the tools to avoid the pitfalls of cultural misunderstanding. It provides practical tips and invaluable insights into people s attitudes and behavior to help make your visit a more meaningful and successful experience.   Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. 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Since 1988, the French legacy has experienced a resurgence with the renovation of colonial-style properties and restaurants. Tourists have been impressed by the French-style architecture, accommodation and cuisine that is available. Despite Vietnam's long history of contact with France, Vietnamese service providers are relatively ignorant about Western countries, their people and their values. Up to now Vietnam's tourism authorities have paid little attention to the role of cultural understanding in the tourism development process and Vietnam's overseas tourism promotions have given minimal acknowledgement of the cultural characteristics of source markets including those conducted in France. Servicing French tourists is likely to be a challenge for Vietnamese service providers because of the substantial differences between the respective host and guest cultures and rules of behaviour. 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