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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionseBook editionsConsequential Strangers: The Power of People Who Don't Seem to Matter... But Really Doby Melinda Blau
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Our barista, our mechanic, our coworker—they populate our days, but we often take them for granted. Yet these are the people who bring novelty and information into our lives, allow us to exercise different parts of ourselves, and open us up to new opportunities. In their unprecedented examination of people on the periphery, psychologist Karen Fingerman, who coined the term “consequential strangers,” collaborates with journalist Melinda Blau to expand on and make her own groundbreaking research come alive. Drawing as well from Blau’s more than two hundred interviews with specialists in psychology, sociology, marketing, and communication, the book presents compelling stories of individuals and institutions, past and present. A rich portrait of our social landscape—on and off the Internet—it presents the science of casual connection and chronicles the surprising impact that consequential strangers have on business, creativity, the work environment, our physical and mental health, and the strength of our communities. Book News Annotation:Blau, a journalist and author who specializes in relationships and
trends, and Fingerman (social science, Purdue U.) examine the role of
"consequential strangers"--people who influence others' lives but who
are outside their inner circle of family and friends, such as a yoga
teacher, former coworker, barista, store owner, or professional
contact. They discuss the ascendance of these peripheral social ties;
how and where they occur; how these strangers broaden the sense of
self and link people to information and other resources; how they can
help people stay healthy or cope with an illness; their negative
aspects; and how these acquaintances will increase in importance to
future generations.
Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:“Challenges us to rethink our circle of relationships. . . . A mind-expanding and heart-opening book.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Social Intelligence Synopsis:Baristas, mechanics, coworkers--they populate everyone's day, but are often taken for granted. Psychologist Fingerman collaborates with journalist Blau to present the science of casual connection, and chronicles the surprising impact that consequential strangers have on business, creativity, the work environment, and the strength of communities.
Synopsis:'A mind-expanding and heart-opening book."Daniel Goleman, author of Social Intelligence Synopsis:They punctuate our days, but we take them for granted: our barista, our car mechanic, our coworker. Yet these are the consequential strangers who bring novelty and new opportunities into our lives. In an unprecedented examination of 'people who don"t seem to matter,' psychologist Karen L. Fingerman, who coined the term, collaborates with journalist Melinda Blau to develop an idea sparked by Fingerman and others" groundbreaking social science research. Drawing as well from Blau"s wide-ranging interviews, this book presents a rich portrait of our social landscape, chronicling the surprising impact consequential strangers have on business, creativity, health, and the strength of our communities. About the AuthorMelinda Blau, co-author of the best-selling Baby Whisperer series, writes extensively about relationships and trends. She lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.Karen L. Fingerman, PhD, the Berner Hanley Professor at Purdue University, lives in West Lafayette, Indiana. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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