The Fine Line

Eviatar Zerubavel argues that most of the distinctions we make in our daily lives and in our culture are social constructs. He questions the notion that a clear line can be drawn to separate one time or object or concept from another, and presents witty and provocative counterexamples in defense of ambiguity and anomaly.

About the author

Eviatar Zerubavel is professor of sociology at Rutgers University. Among his many books are "Terra Cognita" and "The Seven Day Circle," published by the University of Chicago Press.

Summary

Eviatar Zerubavel argues that most of the distinctions we make in our daily lives and in our culture are social constructs. He questions the notion that a clear line can be drawn to separate one time or object or concept from another, and presents witty and provocative counterexamples in defense of ambiguity and anomaly.

Product details

• Authors: Eviatar Zerbavel, Eviatar Zerubavel
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.1993
• EAN: 9780226981598
• ISBN: 978-0-226-98159-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 230 mm x 155 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 360 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)