Alberti, Fay Bound
A Biography of Loneliness: The History of an Emotion
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198811350
- author:
- Alberti, Fay Bound
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 x 2.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A Biography of Loneliness: The History of an Emotion Loneliness, a feeling often associated with modern life, has a surprisingly complex and nuanced history. Historian Fay Bound Alberti explores this emotion in a wide-ranging and compassionate study, revealing that loneliness is not a universal phenomenon, but rather a modern emotion that has evolved over time. Using a diverse range of sources, including letters, diaries, philosophical tracts, and medical literature, Alberti argues that the birth of loneliness is linked to the development of modernity. This modern ideology has shaped our understanding of the individual and has had a profound impact on people's experiences of loneliness. The book examines how loneliness affects individuals differently, depending on their background, circumstances, and socio-economic position. Through case studies and insightful analysis, Alberti sheds light on the emergence of loneliness as a modern emotional state. From social media addiction to widowhood, from homelessness to the oldest old, loneliness appears in all aspects of 21st-century life.
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