Foto 1 di 1
Galleria
Foto 1 di 1
Ne hai uno da vendere?
Disrupted Lives: How People Create Meaning in a Chaotic World, Becker, Gay, 9780
hpb-inc
(44496)
Venditore professionale
US $16,78
CircaEUR 14,47
Condizione:
- Compralo SubitoDisrupted Lives: How People Create Meaning in a Chaotic World, Becker, Gay, 9780
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Spedizione:
Gratis Economy Shipping.
Oggetto che si trova a: Dallas, Texas, Stati Uniti
Consegna:
Consegna prevista tra il mer 3 dic e il mar 9 dic a 94104
Restituzioni:
Restituzioni entro 60 giorni. Le spese di spedizione del reso sono a carico dell'acquirente..
Pagamenti:
Fai shopping in tutta sicurezza
Informazioni sull'oggetto
Il venditore si assume la piena responsabilità della messa in vendita dell'oggetto.
Numero oggetto eBay:317597778889
Specifiche dell'oggetto
- Condizione
- ISBN
- 9780520209145
Informazioni su questo prodotto
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520209141
ISBN-13
9780520209145
eBay Product ID (ePID)
729426
Product Key Features
Book Title
Disrupted Lives : How People Create Meaning in a Chaotic World
Number of Pages
275 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1999
Topic
Gerontology, Personal Growth / General, General
Genre
Social Science, Self-Help, Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
14.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
96-052482
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
302.5
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments 1. Mediating Disruption 2. Narratives as Cultural Documents 3· Order and Chaos 4· Metaphors as Mediators in Disrupted Lives 5· The Disordered Body 6. Personal Responsibility for Continuity 7· Living in Limbo 8. Creating Order out of Chaos 9· Healing the Body through the Mind 10. Metaphors of Transformation 11. Disruption and the Creation of Continuity Appendix: About the Research Notes References Index
Synopsis
Our lives are full of disruptions, from the minor-a flat tire, an unexpected phone call-to the fateful-a diagnosis of infertility, an illness, the death of a loved one. In the first book to examine disruption in American life from a cultural rather than a psychological perspective, Gay Becker follows hundreds of people to find out what they do after something unexpected occurs. Starting with bodily distress, she shows how individuals recount experiences of disruption metaphorically, drawing on important cultural themes to help them reestablish order and continuity in their lives. Through vivid and poignant stories of people from different walks of life who experience different types of disruptions, Becker examines how people rework their ideas about themselves and their worlds, from the meaning of disruption to the meaning of life itself. Becker maintains that to understand disruption, we must also understand cultural definitions of normalcy. She questions what is normal for a family, for health, for womanhood and manhood, and for growing older. In the United States, where life is expected to be orderly and predictable, disruptions are particularly unsettling, she contends. And, while continuity in life is an illusion, it is an effective one because it organizes people's plans and expectations. Becker's phenomenological approach yields a rich, compelling, and entirely original narrative. Disrupted Lives acknowledges the central place of discontinuity in our existence at the same time as it breaks new ground in understanding the cultural dynamics that underpin life in the United States. FROM THE BOOK : "The doctor was blunt. He does not mince words. He did a semen] analysis and he came back and said, 'This is devastatingly poor.' I didn't expect to hear that. It had never occurred to me. It was such a shock to my sense of self and to all these preconceptions of my manliness and virility and all of that. That was a very, very devastating moment and I was dumbfounded. . . . In that moment it totally changed the way that I thought of myself.", Our lives are full of disruptions, from the minor--a flat tire, an unexpected phone call--to the fateful--a diagnosis of infertility, an illness, the death of a loved one. In the first book to examine disruption in American life from a cultural rather than a psychological perspective, Gay Becker follows hundreds of people to find out what they do after something unexpected occurs. Starting with bodily distress, she shows how individuals recount experiences of disruption metaphorically, drawing on important cultural themes to help them reestablish order and continuity in their lives. Through vivid and poignant stories of people from different walks of life who experience different types of disruptions, Becker examines how people rework their ideas about themselves and their worlds, from the meaning of disruption to the meaning of life itself. Becker maintains that to understand disruption, we must also understand cultural definitions of normalcy. She questions what is normal for a family, for health, for womanhood and manhood, and for growing older. In the United States, where life is expected to be orderly and predictable, disruptions are particularly unsettling, she contends. And, while continuity in life is an illusion, it is an effective one because it organizes people's plans and expectations. Becker's phenomenological approach yields a rich, compelling, and entirely original narrative. Disrupted Lives acknowledges the central place of discontinuity in our existence at the same time as it breaks new ground in understanding the cultural dynamics that underpin life in the United States. FROM THE BOOK :"The doctor was blunt. He does not mince words. He did a [semen] analysis and he came back and said, 'This is devastatingly poor.' I didn't expect to hear that. It had never occurred to me. It was such a shock to my sense of self and to all these preconceptions of my manliness and virility and all of that. That was a very, very devastating moment and I was dumbfounded. . . . In that moment it totally changed the way that I thought of myself.", Our lives are full of disruptions, from the minor-a flat tire, an unexpected phone call-to the fateful-a diagnosis of infertility, an illness, the death of a loved one. In the first book to examine disruption in American life from a cultural rather than a psychological perspective, Gay Becker follows hundreds of people to find out what they do after something unexpected occurs. Starting with bodily distress, she shows how individuals recount experiences of disruption metaphorically, drawing on important cultural themes to help them reestablish order and continuity in their lives. Through vivid and poignant stories of people from different walks of life who experience different types of disruptions, Becker examines how people rework their ideas about themselves and their worlds, from the meaning of disruption to the meaning of life itself. Becker maintains that to understand disruption, we must also understand cultural definitions of normalcy. She questions what is normal for a family, for health, for womanhood and manhood, and for growing older. In the United States, where life is expected to be orderly and predictable, disruptions are particularly unsettling, she contends. And, while continuity in life is an illusion, it is an effective one because it organizes people's plans and expectations. Becker's phenomenological approach yields a rich, compelling, and entirely original narrative. Disrupted Lives acknowledges the central place of discontinuity in our existence at the same time as it breaks new ground in understanding the cultural dynamics that underpin life in the United States. FROM THE BOOK : "The doctor was blunt. He does not mince words. He did a [semen] analysis and he came back and said, 'This is devastatingly poor.' I didn't expect to hear that. It had never occurred to me. It was such a shock to my sense of self and to all these preconceptions of my manliness and virility and all of that. That was a very, very devastating moment and I was dumbfounded. . . . In that moment it totally changed the way that I thought of myself.", Our lives are full of disruptions, from the minor--a flat tire, an unexpected phone call--to the fateful--a diagnosis of infertility, an illness, the death of a loved one. In the first book to examine disruption in American life from a cultural rather than a psychological perspective, Gay Becker follows hundreds of people to find out what they do after something unexpected occurs. Starting with bodily distress, she shows how individuals recount experiences of disruption metaphorically, drawing on important cultural themes to help them reestablish order and continuity in their lives. Through vivid and poignant stories of people from different walks of life who experience different types of disruptions, Becker examines how people rework their ideas about themselves and their worlds, from the meaning of disruption to the meaning of life itself. Becker maintains that to understand disruption, we must also understand cultural definitions of normalcy. She questions what is normal for a family, for health, for womanhood and manhood, and for growing older. In the United States, where life is expected to be orderly and predictable, disruptions are particularly unsettling, she contends. And, while continuity in life is an illusion, it is an effective one because it organizes people's plans and expectations. Becker's phenomenological approach yields a rich, compelling, and entirely original narrative.Disrupted Livesacknowledges the central place of discontinuity in our existence at the same time as it breaks new ground in understanding the cultural dynamics that underpin life in the United States. FROM THE BOOK:"The doctor was blunt. He does not mince words. He did a [semen] analysis and he came back and said, 'This is devastatingly poor.' I didn't expect to hear that. It had never occurred to me. It was such a shock to my sense of self and to all these preconceptions of my manliness and virility and all of that. That was a very, very devastating moment and I was dumbfounded. . . . In that moment it totally changed the way that I thought of myself."
LC Classification Number
BF637.L53B43 1997
Descrizione dell'oggetto fatta dal venditore
Informazioni sul venditore professionale
Numeri relativi alla responsabilità estesa del produttore (EPR):
Il numero EPR indica che il venditore è registrato presso gli uffici governativi come produttore di un determinato tipo di prodotto e si assume la responsabilità di gestire i rifiuti generati da tale prodotto.
Informazioni su questo venditore
hpb-inc
99,2% di Feedback positivi•140 mila oggetti venduti
Registrato come venditore professionale
Feedback sul venditore (47.533)
- 1***n (325)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoReceived the Hairwing & Tube Flies for Salmon & Steelhead: A Comprehensive Guide for Anglers. The book is of high quality. I'm very happy with my purchase and will continue to order from this seller. This seller has the best communications that I have ever seen in a sell. The book is at a great value. The book was as described and in excellent condition. Shipping was very fast. The appearance of the book was excellent. The item was very well packaged. Again, I will continue buy from this sell.
- a***n (211)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoThis seller is the gold standard of eBay. The item arrived quickly and was lovingly and thoughtfully packaged. Splendid communication made this one of the finest experiences l've had in a while. The item is exactly as described and exceeds all my expectations. The value it will bring to my life is unmeasurable, my life will be forever changed …..Thank you!
- 4***d (521)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Mese scorsoAcquisto verificatoSuper quick delivery. Well packaged to ensure no damage during shipping. Book exceeded seller’s description. Great communication and excellent customer service. Great price on increasingly rare book to find. Thanks!!!
Feedback sul venditore (47.533)
- 1***n (325)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoReceived the Hairwing & Tube Flies for Salmon & Steelhead: A Comprehensive Guide for Anglers. The book is of high quality. I'm very happy with my purchase and will continue to order from this seller. This seller has the best communications that I have ever seen in a sell. The book is at a great value. The book was as described and in excellent condition. Shipping was very fast. The appearance of the book was excellent. The item was very well packaged. Again, I will continue buy from this sell.
- a***n (211)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoThis seller is the gold standard of eBay. The item arrived quickly and was lovingly and thoughtfully packaged. Splendid communication made this one of the finest experiences l've had in a while. The item is exactly as described and exceeds all my expectations. The value it will bring to my life is unmeasurable, my life will be forever changed …..Thank you!
- 4***d (521)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Mese scorsoAcquisto verificatoSuper quick delivery. Well packaged to ensure no damage during shipping. Book exceeded seller’s description. Great communication and excellent customer service. Great price on increasingly rare book to find. Thanks!!!