Encounterism : the neglected joys of being in person
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Published
New York, N.Y. : W.W. Norton & Company, [2023].
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9781324036586, 1324036583
Physical Desc
xiii, 288 pages ; 21 cm
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Bandon Public Library - Adult/General New - Nonfiction | 302 FIELD | Available |
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Published
New York, N.Y. : W.W. Norton & Company, [2023].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781324036586, 1324036583
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-288).
Description
"The light touch of a hairdresser's hands on one's scalp, the euphoric energy of a nightclub, huddling with strangers under a shelter in the rain, a spontaneous snowball fight in the street, a daily interaction with a homeless man--such mundane connections, when we closely inhabit the same space, and touch or are touched by others, were nearly lost to "social distancing." Will we ever again shake hands without a thought? In this deeply rewarding book, Andy Field brings together history, science, psychology, queer theory, and pop culture with his love of urban life and his own experiences--both as a city-dweller and as a performance artist--to forge creative connections: walking hand-in-hand with strangers, knocking on doors, staging encounters in parked cars. In considering twelve different kinds of encounters, from car rides to video calls to dog-walker chats in the park, Field argues "that in the spontaneity and joy of our meetings with each other, we might find the faint outline of a better future""--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Field, A. (2023). Encounterism: the neglected joys of being in person (First edition.). W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Field, Andy. 2023. Encounterism: The Neglected Joys of Being in Person. W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Field, Andy. Encounterism: The Neglected Joys of Being in Person W.W. Norton & Company, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Field, Andy. Encounterism: The Neglected Joys of Being in Person First edition., W.W. Norton & Company, 2023.
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