In an age dominated by social media, the book explores how we are inundated with extreme views and experiences. It delves into the impact of this constant exposure on our perceptions and mental well-being, urging readers to navigate the noise of modern life. By examining the consequences of living in a polarized world, it encourages a deeper understanding of balance and moderation in our daily interactions and beliefs. The narrative invites reflection on how to reclaim a sense of peace amidst the chaos.
Exploring the impact of material possessions on family dynamics, this book delves into how everyday objects and their arrangement influence relationships and interactions. It discusses the significance of choices regarding spaces and items throughout various phases of family life, revealing how seemingly small decisions can shape the overall family experience. Through this lens, readers gain insight into the evolving nature of family life in a modern context.
In today’s world of Tinder and texting, do we write and save love letters anymore? Are we more likely to save a screenshot of a text exchange or a box of paper letters from a lover? How might these different ways to store a love letter make us feel? Sociologist Michelle Janning’s Love Saving Romance in the Digital Age offers a new twist on the study of love what people do with them and whether digital or paper format matters. Through stories, a rich review of past research, and her own survey findings, Janning uncovers whether and how people from different groups (including gender and age) approach their love letter "curatorial practices" in an era when digitization of communication is nearly ubiquitous. She investigates the importance of space and time, showing how our connection to the material world and our attraction to nostalgia matter in actions as seemingly small and private as saving, storing, stumbling upon, or even burning a love letter. Janning provides a framework for understanding why someone may prefer digital or paper love letters, and what that preference says about a person’s access and attachment to powerful cultural values such as individualization, taking time in a hectic world, longevity, privacy, and keeping cherished things in a safe place. Ultimately, Janning contends, the cultural values that tell us how romantic love should be defined are more powerful than the format our love letters take.
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