Bauman, Zygmunt

Making the Familiar Unfamiliar: A Conversation with Peter Haffner

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ISBN 13:: 9781509542314
author:: Bauman, Zygmunt
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 186
Dimensions:: 21.4 x 13.8 x 1.3 centimeters (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
Condition:: New
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Zygmunt Bauman's final conversations with Swiss journalist Peter Haffner have been distilled into this thought-provoking book. In these discussions, Bauman shares his unique perspective on the world, one that is both deeply personal and profoundly insightful into the great issues of our time.

Bauman's life was marked by significant historical events, including his upbringing in Poland, military service in the Red Army, and expulsion from Poland in 1968. These experiences inform his reflections on history, identity, Jewishness, morality, happiness, and love, offering a unique perspective on the modern world.

This book provides a rare glimpse into the thoughts of one of the greatest social thinkers of our time, shedding new light on Bauman's life and work. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in sociology, social science, or simply gaining a deeper understanding of the world around us.

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