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Duane Rousselle - Psychoanalysis, Sociology & the Social Bond

Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour

CHAPTER

The Strangers Among Us: Sociology, Individuality, and Social Bonds

This chapter examines the evolution of American sociology with a focus on symbolic interactionism and the contributions of the Chicago School. It highlights the concept of the 'stranger' as defined by George Simmel, exploring its implications for individuality, deviance, and social relationships in contemporary culture. The discussion weaves through philosophical ideas, the dynamics of social norms, and the transformative nature of identity in a rapidly changing society.

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