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Chasing we-ness : cultivating empathy and leadership in a polarized world / William Marsiglio.

By: Publisher: Toronto ; Buffalo ; London : Aevo UTP, an imprint of University of Toronto Press, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: xvii, 474 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1487544774
  • 9781487544775
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Chasing we-ness.DDC classification:
  • 152.4/1 23
LOC classification:
  • BF575 .E55 M375 2023
Other classification:
  • cci1icc
Available additional physical forms:
  • Issued also in electronic format.
Summary: "As humans, we embrace a culture of rugged individualism, yet we chase the comfort and sense of purpose that comes from group belonging. How we adopt, navigate, cultivate, and sometimes eliminate our shared identities speaks to the social energy generated by contemporary events like COVID-19 and social movements--such as Black Lives Matter, NeverAgain, and #MeToo--that promote a sense of we-ness while raising public awareness about group identities. Especially timely given our polarized world, Chasing We-ness interrogates our efforts to achieve a state of we-ness in the twenty-first century. This interdisciplinary book explores why, how, and with what effect we build we-ness into our lives. Drawing on observations of pop culture, in-depth interviews, and personal experiences, William Marsiglio explores the motivational forces that inspire we-ness while highlighting overlapping areas of social life that enable us to experience a sense of group belonging. Promoting initiatives that cultivate mindfulness, empathy, altruism, and leadership, Chasing We-ness presents essential life skills that highlights our ability and need to work with others in a way that celebrates our shared humanity."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
New Book New Book NMC Library New Book Shelf BF575 .E55 M375 2023 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available Soon 33039001527919

Includes bibliographical references (pages 415-447) and index.

"As humans, we embrace a culture of rugged individualism, yet we chase the comfort and sense of purpose that comes from group belonging. How we adopt, navigate, cultivate, and sometimes eliminate our shared identities speaks to the social energy generated by contemporary events like COVID-19 and social movements--such as Black Lives Matter, NeverAgain, and #MeToo--that promote a sense of we-ness while raising public awareness about group identities. Especially timely given our polarized world, Chasing We-ness interrogates our efforts to achieve a state of we-ness in the twenty-first century. This interdisciplinary book explores why, how, and with what effect we build we-ness into our lives. Drawing on observations of pop culture, in-depth interviews, and personal experiences, William Marsiglio explores the motivational forces that inspire we-ness while highlighting overlapping areas of social life that enable us to experience a sense of group belonging. Promoting initiatives that cultivate mindfulness, empathy, altruism, and leadership, Chasing We-ness presents essential life skills that highlights our ability and need to work with others in a way that celebrates our shared humanity."-- Provided by publisher.

Issued also in electronic format.

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