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A World Of Strangers: Order And Action In Urban Public Space,Used
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In Traditional Human Societies, The Stranger Was A Threat, To Be Disarmed At Once By An Act Of Force Or By A Ritual Of Hospitality. Under No Conditions Could A Stranger Be Ignored Or Taken For Granted. Yet In All Great Cities Today, Human Beings Seem To Live Out Their Entire Lives In 'A World Of Strangers.' How Did It Become Possible For Millions Of People To Do This? How Is City Life Possible? The Unique Value Of A World Of Strangers Lies In Dr. Lofland'S Expert Use Of Rich Historical And Anthropological Sources To Answer These Questions. She Demonstrates That 'A Potentially Chaotic And Meaningless World Of Strangers Was Transformed Into A Knowable And Predictable World Of Strangers By The Same Mechanism Humans Always Use To Make Their World Livable: It Was Ordered.' Lofland Offers A Brilliant Analysis Of The Various Devices Used At Different Times In History To Create Social And Psychological Order In Cities, Concluding With An Analysis Of The Contemporary City, In Which The Location Of The Encounter Between Strangers Has Come To Replace Personal Appearance As A Means Of Evaluating Others. Dr. Lofland Also Describes How City People Initially Learn And Then Act Upon The Ordering Principles Dominant In Their Society. A World Of Strangers Is A Wonderfully Wise And Readable Account Of How We Have Come To Live As We Do.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A World of Strangers'? A: The main theme of 'A World of Strangers' is the transformation of urban public spaces into structured environments where individuals coexist as strangers, exploring how social and psychological order is created in cities.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'A World of Strangers' is Lyn H. Lofland.
- Q: What type of book is 'A World of Strangers'? A: 'A World of Strangers' is a scholarly work that falls under the category of Human Geography, offering insights into urban sociology and public space.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'A World of Strangers' has a total of 223 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition, indicating minimal wear and tear.
- Q: When was 'A World of Strangers' published? A: 'A World of Strangers' was published on January 1, 1985.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'A World of Strangers' is paperback.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, 'A World of Strangers' is a reprint edition.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about city life? A: 'A World of Strangers' provides insights into how strangers in urban settings interact and how social order is established in contemporary cities.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for understanding urban sociology? A: Yes, 'A World of Strangers' offers valuable perspectives and analyses that can enhance the understanding of urban sociology and public interactions.