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Who Is My Neighbor?

Social Affinity in a Modern World

By: James A. Vela-McConnell

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Who Is My Neighbor?

Social Affinity in a Modern World

By: James A. Vela-McConnell

In a world which often is labeled a "global village," who exactly is our neighbor? Who is My Neighbor? explores the emergence of what is called "social affinity," a concept bridging classical notions of social cohesion with contemporary social psychology. The ideas underlying social affinity focus on the sentiment of moral obligation which holds society together. In order to understand how a sense of social affinity emerges within individuals, the author breaks down the concept into three dimensions—social consciousness, sentiment, and action—and their constitutive elements. These dimensions are then brought together in a single model demonstrating how social affinity and the meaning our values have for us are shaped by our social location and the self-interest which permeates our culture.

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State University of New York Press

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1438422814

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9781438422817

Unlikely Friends

Bridging Ties and Diverse Friendships

By: James A. Vela-McConnell

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Unlikely Friends

Bridging Ties and Diverse Friendships

By: James A. Vela-McConnell

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.

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Lexington Books

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1461634644

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9781461634645

Who Is My Neighbor?

Social Affinity in a Modern World

By: James A. Vela-McConnell

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Social Affinity in a Modern World

By: James A. Vela-McConnell

Points the way toward a world in which we might feel more connected to and responsible for each other.

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SUNY Press

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0791443124

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9780791443125

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