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The Hoarders: Material Deviance In Modern American Culture
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The Verb Declutter Has Not Yet Made It Into The Oxford English Dictionary, But Its Everincreasing Usage Suggests That Its Only A Matter Of Time. Articles Containing Tips And Tricks On How To Get Organized Cover Magazine Pages And Pop Up In Tv Programs And Commercials, While Clutter Professionals And Specialists Referred To As Clutterologists Are Just A Phone Call Away. Everywhere The Sentiment Is The Same: Clutter Is Bad.In The Hoarders, Scott Herring Provides An Indepth Examination Of How Modern Hoarders Came Into Being, From Their Onset In The Late 1930S To The Present Day. He Finds That Both The Idea Of Organization And The Role Of The Clutterologist Are Deeply Ingrained In Our Culture, And That There Is A Fine Line Between Clutter And Deviance In America. Herring Introduces Us To Jill, Whose Countertops Are Piled High With Decaying Food And Whose Cabinets Are Overrun With Purchases, While The Fly Strips Hanging From Her Ceiling Are Arguably More Fly Than Strip. When Jill Spots A Decomposing Pumpkin About To Be Jettisoned, She Stops, Seeing In The Rotting, Squalid Vegetable A Special Treasure. Ive Never Seen One Quite Like This Before, She Says, And Looks To See If Any Seeds Remain. It Is From Moments Like These That Herring Builds His Questions: What Counts As An Acceptable Material Lifeand Who Decides? Is Hoarding Some Sort Of Inherent Deviation Of The Mind, Or A Recent Historical Phenomenon Grounded In Changing Material Cultures? Herring Opts For The Latter, Explaining That Hoarders Attract Attention Not Because They Are Mentally Ill But Because They Challenge Normal Modes Of Material Relations. Piled High With Detailed And, At Times, Disturbing Descriptions Of Uncleanliness, The Hoarders Delivers A Sweeping And Fascinating History Of Hoarding That Will Cause Us All To Reconsider How We View These Accumulators Of Clutter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Hoarders: Material Deviance in Modern American Culture'? A: The book explores the cultural phenomenon of hoarding, examining its historical context from the late 1930s to present, and how societal perceptions of clutter and organization have evolved.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'The Hoarders' is written by Scott Herring, who provides an in-depth analysis of hoarding and its implications in modern American culture.
- Q: What themes are addressed in this book? A: Key themes include the fine line between clutter and deviance, the role of 'clutterologists,' and how material culture influences our understanding of acceptable living conditions.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Hoarders' consists of 208 pages, providing a detailed examination of the subject matter.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: Is 'The Hoarders' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive analysis that can serve as a valuable resource for studies in psychology, sociology, and cultural studies regarding material behavior.
- Q: When was 'The Hoarders' published? A: The book was published on November 9, 2014.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Paperback Edition of 'The Hoarders'.
- Q: What kind of insights can I expect from reading this book? A: Readers can expect a deep dive into the complexities of hoarding behavior, along with real-life examples that challenge conventional views on clutter and materialism.
- Q: Can this book help me understand my own clutter issues? A: Yes, the book's exploration of the psychology of hoarding may provide insights into personal clutter issues and encourage reflection on material relationships.