Our barista, our mechanic, our coworkerāthey 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 āconsequential strangers,ā collaborates with journalist Melinda Blau to expand on and make her own groundbreaking research come alive. Drawing as well from Blauās 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 landscapeāon and off the Internetāit 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.
This book title, Consequential Strangers (Turning Everyday Encounters Into Life-Changing Moments), ISBN: 9780393338454, by Melinda Blau, Karen L. Fingerman, published by W. W. Norton & Company (July 26, 2010) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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