New Books in Sociology Casey Plett, "On Community" (Biblioasis, 2023)
Aug 11, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Casey Plett, a Lambda Literary Award-winning author, dives into her latest work, On Community. She unpacks the messy and multifaceted nature of community, emphasizing personal experiences, particularly from a trans perspective. Plett discusses how informal social interactions nurture belonging, while also exploring the duality of community—its inclusions and exclusions. She highlights the creative tension between fiction and nonfiction, advocating for deeper insights into human experiences. Expect an enlightening take on what it truly means to connect.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Redefining Community: A Personal Journey
03:19 • 13min
Navigating the Complexities of Fiction and Nonfiction
15:56 • 6min
Embracing Complexity in Writing: A Dialogue Between Fiction and Nonfiction
21:37 • 2min
The Duality of Community
23:31 • 23min
The Impact of Interruption on Creativity
46:48 • 2min