Spaces Uncovered

Pasquale De Marco

Summary

In a world transformed by globalization, migration, and digital technology, our understanding of home has undergone a profound evolution. This book delves into the changing dynamics of home in the 21st century, exploring how new patterns of mobility, communication, and social interaction have reshaped this fundamental aspect of human existence.

Drawing on a diverse range of perspectives from sociology, cultural studies, and psychology, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the changing nature of home. It explores the experiences of those displaced from their ancestral lands, forced to navigate new cultural and social landscapes while grappling with the loss of their cherished homes. It delves into the digital realm, exploring the ways in which the internet has created new frontiers for home, blurring the boundaries between the physical and virtual worlds.

Furthermore, the book investigates the gendered dimensions of homemaking, shedding light on the ways in which societal expectations and power dynamics shape the domestic sphere. It examines the impact of consumerism on home design and aesthetics, questioning the authenticity of homes that are increasingly defined by mass-produced goods. It also investigates the role of home in environmental sustainability, emphasizing the need for responsible homeownership practices that minimize our ecological footprint.

Throughout this multifaceted exploration, the book illuminates the profound impact that home has on our sense of self, our relationships with others, and our engagement with the wider world. By examining the changing nature of home, it provides a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that define our contemporary lives.

This book is a thought-provoking and timely exploration of one of the most fundamental aspects of human experience. It is essential reading for anyone interested in sociology, cultural studies, psychology, or the ever-changing nature of home in the modern world.

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Available since: 06/02/2025.

Print length: 162 pages.

Humanities & Social Sciences

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