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.
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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.
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Very good. Ex-library. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 276 p. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2009010721 Type of material Book Personal name Blau, Melinda, 1943-Main title Consequential strangers: the power of people who don't seem to matter--but really do / Melinda Blau and Karen L. Fingerman. Edition 1st ed. Published/Created New York: W.W. Norton & Co., c2009. Description xxi, 276 p.; 25 cm. ISBN LC classification HM1106. B53 2009 Related names Fingerman, Karen L. Contents Introduction: the birth of a notion--The ascendance of consequential strangers--The view from above--Beyond the confines of the familiar--Good for what ails us--Being spaces--The downside--The future of consequential strangers--Epilogue: the postscript is personal--Appendix I: twenty questions--Appendix II: the occupation test. LC Subjects Interpersonal relations. Social interaction. Identity (Psychology) Strangers. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-262) and index. Dewey class no. 155.9/27 National bib no. GBA974102 National bib agency no. 015336697 Other system no. (OCoLC)ocn317068005
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