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Who is My Neighbor?: Social Affinity in a Modern World (Suny Series, Sociology of Culture)

by James A. Vela-mcconnell

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Publisher Comments:

In a world which often is labeled a "global village, " who exactly is our neighbor? Who is My Neighbor? explores the emergence of what is called "social affinity, " a concept bridging classical notions of social cohesion with contemporary social psychology. The ideas underlying social affinity focus on the sentiment of moral obligation which holds society together.<P>In order to understand how a sense of social affinity emerges within individuals, the author breaks down the concept into three dimensions — social consciousness, sentiment, and action — and their constitutive elements. These dimensions are then brought together in a single model demonstrating how social affinity and the meaning our values have for us are shaped by our social location and the self-interest which permeates our culture.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-318) and index.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780791443125
Subtitle:
Social Affinity in a Modern World
Foreword:
Karp, David Allen
Foreword:
Karp, David Allen
Author:
Vela-McConnell, James A.
Author:
Karp, David A.
Publisher:
State University of New York Press
Location:
Albany :
Subject:
Civilization, Modern
Subject:
Sociology - Social Theory
Subject:
Social perception
Subject:
Community
Subject:
Social interaction
Subject:
Social action
Subject:
Affiliation
Series:
Suny Series, Sociology of Culture
Publication Date:
August 1999
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
328
Dimensions:
8.96x5.89x.73 in. 1.01 lbs.

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