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Unlikely Friends
James A. Vela-McConnell
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Description for Unlikely Friends
Hardback. Num Pages: 252 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 535.
There are those individuals who have established deep, lasting relationships with others from very different backgrounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Research indicates that such friendships are a relatively rare phenomenon. While many study the reasons for this pattern, the research presented here focuses on the successes of the few: 'How have you broken down the social distance between you and bridged the social distance that separates you?' This monograph traces the process by which people overcome the differences between them, starting with an in-depth look at friendship and friendship patterns in our society, how these boundaries shape the friendships themselves, how opportunities to establish such friendships are structured, and the interpersonal techniques for managing social differences. The book concludes with a consideration of how such friendships can shape the future of society.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
Number of Pages
252
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739148747
SKU
V9780739148747
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About James A. Vela-McConnell
James A. Vela-McConnell is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at Augsburg College.
Reviews for Unlikely Friends
Unlike most books on friendship, Unlikely Friends takes a uniquely important approach by highlighting friendships that cross social boundaries. Fascinating interviews reveal how friends of various races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, and classes bridge their differences and form enduring relationships. This is a highly readable and scholarly book that brings issues of diversity to the forefront of friendship research. Vela-McConnell clearly makes the case for studying the exceptionsto the norm while providing, simultaneously, revealing stories that reinforce the normative meanings and role of friendships in people's livesss
Peter M. Nardi, Ph.D., Pitzer College/The Claremont Colleges One of the first books to substantially focus on friendships that cross race, gender, and sexual orientation. Usually our friends are similar- here the friendships of people who are 'different' are explored and we learn how those differences can dissolve. This in-depth analysis of these diverse relationships is an important addition to the study of friendships.
Geoffrey L. Greif, School of Social Work, University of Maryland & author of Buddy System: Understanding Male Friendships Well researched and beautifully written, Unlikely Friends: Bridging Ties and Diverse Friendships is a much needed addition to the sociological literature on friendship. James Vela-McConnell shines a spotlight on the important but largely neglected question: can friendships impact society? Scholars, students, and lay readers alike will be moved and enlightened by Vela-McConnell's findings on how "unlikely friends" bridge the differences between them.
Kathleen Odell Korgen, William Paterson University, author of Crossing the Racial Divide: Close Friendships Between Black and White Americans Unlike most books on friendship, Unlikely Friends takes a uniquely important approach by highlighting friendships that cross social boundaries. Fascinating interviews reveal how friends of various races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, and classes bridge their differences and form enduring relationships. This is a highly readable and scholarly book that brings issues of diversity to the forefront of friendship research. Vela-McConnell clearly makes the case for studying the exceptions to the norm while providing, simultaneously, revealing stories that reinforce the normative meanings and role of friendships in people's lives
Peter M. Nardi, Ph.D., Pitzer College/The Claremont Colleges
Peter M. Nardi, Ph.D., Pitzer College/The Claremont Colleges One of the first books to substantially focus on friendships that cross race, gender, and sexual orientation. Usually our friends are similar- here the friendships of people who are 'different' are explored and we learn how those differences can dissolve. This in-depth analysis of these diverse relationships is an important addition to the study of friendships.
Geoffrey L. Greif, School of Social Work, University of Maryland & author of Buddy System: Understanding Male Friendships Well researched and beautifully written, Unlikely Friends: Bridging Ties and Diverse Friendships is a much needed addition to the sociological literature on friendship. James Vela-McConnell shines a spotlight on the important but largely neglected question: can friendships impact society? Scholars, students, and lay readers alike will be moved and enlightened by Vela-McConnell's findings on how "unlikely friends" bridge the differences between them.
Kathleen Odell Korgen, William Paterson University, author of Crossing the Racial Divide: Close Friendships Between Black and White Americans Unlike most books on friendship, Unlikely Friends takes a uniquely important approach by highlighting friendships that cross social boundaries. Fascinating interviews reveal how friends of various races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, and classes bridge their differences and form enduring relationships. This is a highly readable and scholarly book that brings issues of diversity to the forefront of friendship research. Vela-McConnell clearly makes the case for studying the exceptions to the norm while providing, simultaneously, revealing stories that reinforce the normative meanings and role of friendships in people's lives
Peter M. Nardi, Ph.D., Pitzer College/The Claremont Colleges