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Hamilton, Maggie

 
9781911668060: When We Become Strangers: How Loneliness Leaks Into Our Lives, and What We Can Do about It
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ISBN 10 : 1911668064 ISBN 13 : 9781911668060
Editeur : Murdoch Books, 2021

Synopsis

For readers of Derren Brown, Fearne Cotton, Alain de Botton, Mo Gowdat and Elizabeth Day.

Loneliness has become more prevalent than ever. Technology is our lifeline, connecting us digitally but leaving us starved of real human interaction. Loneliness is a serious cause for concern and is not selective: it is suffered by both young and old, for those living alone but also for those surrounded by people.

Right now, many of our relationships at home, at work, and with our friends, are struggling. In this timely book, social researcher Maggie Hamilton offers practical ways to combat the alarming rise of loneliness in our families and communities. Whilst we renovate our homes and bodies, and binge on Netflix and online shopping, depression and anxiety rates soar.

When We Become Strangers explores the idea that society's constant need for connectivity is alienating us from what is truly important. Maggie asks ground-breaking questions that strike at the heart of the loneliness problem: Are we losing our ability to engage meaningfully with our communities and stay in touch with the natural world? And given that so many of our children lack one-on-one attention and regular touch, are we raising this new generation to be profoundly lonely?

Navigating strategies for reconnecting with nature, addressing the challenges of the home office, to how to look after yourself as a parent, Maggie Hamilton is a careful and rigorous exploration of loneliness. Maggie tackles how we can reclaim time lost to devices, how to live alone without loneliness, the empathy deficit and recognising brain fatigue and potential causes of it.

Full of practical solution, When We Become Strangers is an uplifting vision to combat the increasing social isolation in our families and communities.

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À propos de l'auteur

Maggie Hamilton has written over a dozen books, which have been published in Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Italy, the UK and US, South Korea, China, Lithuania and Brazil. Her social research books include: What Men Don't Talk About, What's Happening to Our Girls? and What Happening to Our Boys? Maggie also writes for magazines; gives talks, workshops and lectures; and is a seasoned media performer with a keen interest in social trends.

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Éditeur
Murdoch Books
Date d'édition
2021
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1911668064
ISBN 13 
9781911668060
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
352
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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