{"product_id":"the-architecture-of-loneliness-reflections-on-displacement-and-welcoming-by-mieke-bal-ernst-van-alphen-et-al","title":"The Architecture of Loneliness: Reflections on Displacement and Welcoming \/ by Mieke Bal, Ernst van Alphen , et al.","description":"\u003cp\u003eValiz, 2024. Trade paperback. New. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThree psychological perspectives on the constantly shifting social construct of loneliness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep feelings of loneliness can be caused by several internal and external factors, both tangible and intangible. Rather than examining physical structures that have the potential to isolate individuals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Architecture of Loneliness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes a psychological and sociological approach to the issue of loneliness through three essays. In the first, South African psychologist Wahbie Long explains how foundational experiences during one’s childhood can affect adult relationships. French philosopher Marie José Mondzain adopts the vocabulary of architecture as a metaphor for creating an emotional “home” within which to welcome others. Lastly, French psychoanalyst Lysiane Lamantowicz discusses the contradictory effects of social media, and how these platforms for connection can increase alienation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Architecture of Loneliness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recognizes both the causes and effects of loneliness, and how to connect with others near and far.\u003cbr\u003eEditor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMieke Bal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a cultural theorist, critic, video artist and curator. She writes from an interdisciplinary perspective on cultural analysis, literature and art, focusing on gender, migratory culture, capitalism and political art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desierto Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221452337318,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3465\/5654\/files\/architectureofloneliness.webp?v=1772142087","url":"https:\/\/249f2c-1b.myshopify.com\/products\/the-architecture-of-loneliness-reflections-on-displacement-and-welcoming-by-mieke-bal-ernst-van-alphen-et-al","provider":"DESIERTO BOOKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}