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Routledge - Ordinary Lives: Studies in the Everyday by Ben Highmore

Name: Routledge - Ordinary Lives: Studies in the Everyday by Ben Highmore
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the hidden depth of daily existence in Ordinary Lives: Studies in the Everyday. In this new study, author Ben Highmore shifts the focus to the seemingly banal aspects of life, including objects, work, food, and media. Rather than seeing these elements as mundane, Highmore reveals a world of passionate experience through detailed case studies. This book examines how we interact with the things around us, from the history of flat-pack furniture to the comfort of a favorite chair. It looks closely at the nature of repetitive work, such as housework and typing, and explores how we engage with media through distracted television viewing and radio listening. Highmore also investigates the significance of food, specifically focusing on the multicultural food landscape of Britain. By building on his previous research, Highmore provides a fresh perspective on how our familiar surroundings and routines shape our lived experiences. This work is a deep dive into the textures of daily life, making it a valuable read for those interested in sociology, media studies, and the study of the everyday.

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Examines the emotional significance found within everyday objects, such as the history and presence of a favorite chair or flat-pack furniture.

Analyzes the experience of repetitive daily tasks, including housework and typing, to understand their role in our lives.

Explores modern media consumption habits, looking at how people engage with radio and television viewing.

Investigates the cultural impact of food, with a specific focus on the multicultural food landscape in Britain.

Provides a series of detailed case studies that reveal the passionate experiences hidden within seemingly mundane activities.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415461863
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 August 2010
Listed Since: 12 October 2009

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