Description
Book Synopsis* The latest book by Zygmunt Bauman, one of the most original and influential social thinkers of our time. * Offers an original analysis of the central figure of our contemporary, 'liquid--modern' times -- the man or woman with no fixed or durable bonds.
Trade Review"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."
Contemporary Sociology
Table of ContentsForeword.
Chapter 1 Falling In and Out of Love.
Chapter 2 In and Out of the Toolbox of Sociality.
Chapter 3 On the Difficulty of Loving Thy Neighbour.
Chapter 4 Togetherness Dismantled.
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