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How To Live With Each Other

An Anthropologist's Notes on Sharing a Divided World

Farhan Samanani author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Profile Books Ltd

Published:24th Mar '22

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This book offers insights into building connections amid differences, encouraging readers to embrace diversity for a more harmonious society.

In How To Live With Each Other, anthropologist Farhan Samanani delves into the complexities of our modern world, examining how differences in values and ethnic diversity are often perceived as threats to our existence. He highlights a prevailing trend where individuals tend to isolate themselves within like-minded communities, reinforcing their own beliefs while pushing away opposing viewpoints. This behavior raises critical questions about how society has reached this point and what steps can be taken to foster a more inclusive environment.

Through a series of compelling case studies and his own research, Samanani offers a unique perspective on humanity's ability to connect across divides. He utilizes the tools of anthropology to investigate the underlying causes of current societal tensions, shedding light on the importance of understanding and embracing our differences. By addressing these issues, How To Live With Each Other encourages readers to rethink their approach to diversity and community building.

Ultimately, this insightful book proposes that cultivating common ground is essential for developing healthy communities. Samanani emphasizes that it is not enough to simply coexist; we must strive to flourish together. By exploring practical strategies for connection and collaboration, How To Live With Each Other serves as a guide for anyone seeking to navigate the challenges of modern life and build a more harmonious society.

Fascinating and important ... his scope and range of reference is extensive and worldwide -- Ian Duhig * Irish Times *
Extract: How can we live with those who are different from us? This is an old question and a tricky one. It may also be the most urgent problem of the twenty-first century ... this is a book about the past, the present and the future - about an old, familiar story that we continue to repeat, but also about how we might rewrite the script. * How To Live With Each Other *

ISBN: 9781788163897

Dimensions: 220mm x 140mm x 34mm

Weight: 560g

368 pages

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