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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9781783785667
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Granta Books
ISBN-10
1783785667
ISBN-13
9781783785667
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4066161263
Product Key Features
Book Title
Hello, Stranger : Stories of Connection in a Divided World
Number of Pages
408 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Friendship, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Sociology / General, Social History
Genre
Family & Relationships, Philosophy, Social Science, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
302
Synopsis
We navigate our interactions with strangers according to a host of unwritten rules, rituals and (sometimes awkward) attempts at politeness. But what if the people we meet were not a problem, but a gift? When philosopher and traveller Will Buckingham's partner died, he sought solace in throwing open the door to new people. Now, as we reflect on our experiences of the pandemic and its enforced separations, and as global migration figures ever more prominently in our collective future, Buckingham brings together insights from philosophy, anthropology, history and literature to explore how our traditions of meeting the other can mitigate the issues of our time. Taking in stories of loneliness, exile and friendship from classical times to the modern day, and alighting in adapting communities from Birmingham to Myanmar, Hello, Stranger asks: how do we set aside our instinctive xenophobia - fear of outsiders - and embrace our equally natural philoxenia - love of strangers and newness? For readers of Rutger Bregman and Adam Philips, a timely, humane and uplifting exploration of how our history of welcoming strangers can offer a vital antidote to our increasingly atomised world., This timely exploration of our history of welcoming strangers offers a powerful, uplifting antidote to our increasingly atomised world. What if meeting new people were a gift, not a burden? How might we transform our lives if we set aside our fear of outsiders? When Will Buckingham's partner died, the shock of his grief told him to withdraw. Instead, he sought solace in throwing open the door to new people; travelling the world - from Birmingham to Myanmar - seeking out stories of loneliness, exile and friendship, from classical times to the modern day. Drawing from his travels, as well as insights from philosophy, anthropology, history and literature, Hello, Stranger is a powerful antidote to loneliness and xenophobia, and a heart-warming story of the power of kindness and compassion., This timely exploration of our history of welcoming strangers offers a powerful, uplifting antidote to our increasingly atomised world.
LC Classification Number
HM1106
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- s***1 (17)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWhen the ring arrived, it did not look like the photo so I contacted the seller. The seller was polite and patient, assured me that all it needed was a polish and said that if I wasn’t happy, I could return it for a refund. It arrived when I was away on holiday so once I returned home , after a polish, I am very happy to say the ring indeed looks as it should. Postage was prompt and the ring well packaged. It is super value for money and I am very happy with the purchase. Thanks.
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- g***3 (49)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI just received the item. It was packaged up so well & it was safe & secured on its way to delivery. Shipping is okay but understandable. The item looks even better in person. The seller described it well and for the value of it, it is worth it. My sister would love it! A+++ for this seller.