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Consequential Strangers
The Power of People Who Don't Seem to Matter. . .But Really Do
Book Summary
An examination of peripheral people and their role in helping others to exercise different aspects of human character draws on interviews with specialists in a variety of disciplines to reveal the unexpected impact of strangers.
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This book is about:
- Strangers,
- Social interaction,
- Interpersonal relations,
- Identity (Psychology)
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The Importance Of 'Consequential Strangers'
September 7, 2009 You get your coffee from your regular barista. You give a small nod to the guy you see every day at the gym. You don't know these people, but they're vital to your social landscape. Author Melinda Blau talks with Neal Conan about her book Consequential Strangers.
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