Isbn: 9781847947666 - solitude: in pursuit of a singular life in a crowded world (15 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. An elegant, thoughtful book . . . beautifully expresses the importance and experience of liberation from the battery-hen life of constant connection and crowds. Daily MailA compelling study of the subtle ways in which modern life and technologies have transformed our behaviour and sense of self. Times Literary SupplementIn a world of social media and smartphones, true solitude has become increasingly hard to find. In this timely and important book, award-winning writer Michael Harris reveals why our hyper-connected society makes time alone more crucial than ever. He delves into the latest neuroscience to examine the way innovations like Google Maps and Facebook are eroding our ability to be by ourselves. He tells the stories of the remarkable people from pioneering computer scientists to great nineteenth-century novelists who managed to find solitude in the most unexpected of places. And he explores how solitude can bring clarity and creativity to each of our inner lives. Urgent, eloquent and beautifully argued, Solitude might just change the way you think about being alone.Speaks to a long-overdue conversation we still havent properly had in our society. ViceA timely, elegant provocation to daydream and wander. Nathan Filer, author of The Shock of the FallThe leading thinker about technologys corrupting influence on our collective psyche. NewsweekA poetic, contemplative journey into the benefits of solo sojourning. Elle. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Solitude: In Pursuit of a Singular Life in a Crowded World This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Zustand: New.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9781847947666. …

Zustand: Brand New. 272 pages. 7.80x5.08x0.67 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 2018. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Very Good.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An elegant, thoughtful book . . . beautifully expresses the importance and experience of liberation from the battery-hen life of constant connection and crowds.' Daily Mail'A compelling study of the subtle ways in which modern life and technologies have transformed our behaviour and sense of self.' Times Literary SupplementIn a world of social media and smartphones, true solitude has become increasingly hard to find. In this timely and important book, award-winning writer Michael Harris reveals why our hyper-connected society makes time alone more crucial than ever. He delves into the latest neuroscience to examine the way innovations like Google Maps and Facebook are eroding our ability to be by ourselves. He tells the stories of the remarkable people - from pioneering computer scientists to great nineteenth-century novelists - who managed to find solitude in the most unexpected of places. And he explores how solitude can bring clarity and creativity to each of our inner lives. Urgent, eloquent and beautifully argued, Solitude might just change the way you think about being alone.'Speaks to a long-overdue conversation we still haven't properly had in our society.' Vice'A timely, elegant provocation to daydream and wander.' Nathan Filer, author of The Shock of the Fall'The leading thinker about technology's corrupting influence on our collective psyche.' Newsweek'A poetic, contemplative journey into the benefits of solo sojourning.' Elle.…

Zustand: NEW.

Zustand: New. Solitude is a rapidly vanishing experience. Our society now embraces sharing like never before. But what if being alone still has something to offer us - something we have forgotten, but that we still desperately need? The author examines why being alone ma.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Solitude | In Pursuit of a Singular Life in a Crowded World | Michael Harris | Taschenbuch | 256 S. | Englisch | 2018 | Cornerstone | EAN 9781847947666 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestr. 122a, 22083 Hamburg, gpsr[at]petersen-buchimport[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …