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Evocative objects
Book • 2007
"Evocative Objects" is a collection of essays exploring the emotional attachments people form with everyday objects.
Sherry Turkle and her colleagues examine how objects become intertwined with personal memories, cultural values, and identity construction.
The book delves into the significance of objects in shaping our sense of self and our relationships with others.
From childhood toys to digital devices, "Evocative Objects" reveals the hidden meanings and emotional power embedded in the things we surround ourselves with.
The essays explore how technology mediates our relationships with objects and how these connections reflect our evolving understanding of what it means to be human.
It encourages readers to consider the emotional lives of objects and their impact on our sense of self.
Sherry Turkle and her colleagues examine how objects become intertwined with personal memories, cultural values, and identity construction.
The book delves into the significance of objects in shaping our sense of self and our relationships with others.
From childhood toys to digital devices, "Evocative Objects" reveals the hidden meanings and emotional power embedded in the things we surround ourselves with.
The essays explore how technology mediates our relationships with objects and how these connections reflect our evolving understanding of what it means to be human.
It encourages readers to consider the emotional lives of objects and their impact on our sense of self.
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