Ghassan Hage
Waiting
- ISBN 13:
- 9780522856934
- author:
- Ghassan Hage
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Melbourne University Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 13.6 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Anthologies, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Waiting by Ghassan Hage explores one of the most fundamental human experiences: waiting. In this thought-provoking collection of essays, leading anthropologist Ghassan Hage examines how we wait and what it means to us. From the anticipation of new life to the uncertainty of exile, waiting is a universal experience that shapes our social worlds. This insightful book brings together diverse perspectives on waiting, revealing its significance in our personal and collective lives.
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