Jo Cook – författare

This interdisciplinary volume questions one of the most fundamental tenets of social theory by focusing on detachment, an important but neglected aspect of social life. Going against the grain of recent theoretical celebrations of engagement, this book challenges us to re-think the relational basis of social theory. In so, doing it brings to light the productive aspects of disconnection, distance and detachment. Rather than treating detachment simply as the moral inversion of compassion and engagement, the volume brings together empirical studies and theoretical comments by leading anthropologists, sociologists and science studies scholars. Taken together, these illustrate the range of contexts within which distance and disconnection can offer meaningful frameworks for action. Positioned at the cutting edge of social theory, this landmark volume will be of great interest to students and academics across the social sciences and humanities.

This interdisciplinary volume questions one of the most fundamental tenets of social theory by focusing on detachment, an important but neglected aspect of social life. Going against the grain of recent theoretical celebrations of engagement, this book challenges us to re-think the relational basis of social theory. In so, doing it brings to light the productive aspects of disconnection, distance and detachment. Rather than treating detachment simply as the moral inversion of compassion and engagement, the volume brings together empirical studies and theoretical comments by leading anthropologists, sociologists and science studies scholars. Taken together, these illustrate the range of contexts within which distance and disconnection can offer meaningful frameworks for action. Positioned at the cutting edge of social theory, this landmark volume will be of great interest to students and academics across the social sciences and humanities.

Once upon a time in the world of Eoroe, on the continent of Bryten… Seventeen years ago, the young daughter of the Duke of Wallingford vanished without a trace, breaking the hearts of her family and bosom companion Prince John of Vallenland. John is now a man determined to find her, no matter how many kingdoms he has to cross. But how can the prince find the missing Lady Ceci… when even she doesn't know who she is? Set in the fantasy world of Eoroe, the Bryten series takes place in a world of princesses and dukes, lanterns and carriages, swords and ballgowns. An overarching villainous plot runs through the series, so they are best read in order, but each book contains one complete love story and a happily ever after ending.