An unnamed psychology student in her final year of university falls in love with a postgraduate student in computer sciences named Luke, loses her virginity (but not to him), and struggles to understand and connect with the world around her. Armstrong queries the nature of meaninglessness, mapping both the private disintegration of a young woman's sense of self and the collective pessimism of her generation's sense of the future.

Eine junge Frau auf der Suche nach Bedeutung: ein Campusroman über akademische Enttäuschungen und romantische Obsessionen.Was bedeutet es, ein Mensch zu sein? In ihrem letzten Studienjahr kämpft die Ich-Erzählerin darum, einen Platz in der Welt zu finden. Doch: Weder die Psychologievorlesungen über das Ritual des Geschenkemachens und die Klimakrise noch die weinseligen Treffen der Literary Society oder die obskuren Kunstaustellungen bringen sie weiter auf der Suche...

"Je me disais que quantité de choses pourraient me blesser profondément, mais que le sexe n’en faisait pas partie. C’était un divertissement presque fantaisiste qui vous distrayait des problèmes plus sérieux de l’esprit et du cœur, le corps n’était qu’un objet cocasse et fade qui existait à la marge. C’est ce que je ressentais à ce moment-là, l’idée que le monde physique était purement extérieur, une sorte de masque qui recouvrait tout le squelette caché de la vie." L’héroïne entame sa der...

From parks and libraries to pubs and schools, social infrastructures are the everyday places that bring people together, support community life, and foster connection. As interest in the concept grows, this timely and accessible edited collection offers a comprehensive overview of social infrastructure—its origins, development, and practical impact.Packed with innovative case studies from the UK, Europe, Australia, and the US, it highlights how these shared spaces can shape urban l...

Race and racism have played a divisive and defining role throughout much of America's history. Slavery, Jim Crow laws, segregation, and Ku Klux Klan terrorism have inflicted deep psychic wounds, social disparities, and economic disadvantages that have diminished the promise of equal rights and opportunities for all.While much progress in race relations has been made in recent years-including the election of Barack Obama as President of the United State-it's clear that our journey t...

Harriet Tubman’s social activism as well as her efforts as a soldier, nurse, and spy have been retold in countless books and films and have justly elevated her to iconic status in American history. Given her fame and contributions, it is surprising how little is known of her later years and her continued efforts for social justice, women’s rights, and care for the elderly. Tubman housed and cared for her extended family, parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews, as well as many othe...

In the bestselling tradition of The Notorious RBG comes a lively, informative, and illustrated tribute to one of the most exceptional women in American history—Harriet Tubman—a heroine whose fearlessness and activism still resonate today.Harriet Tubman is best known as one of the most famous conductors on the Underground Railroad. As a leading abolitionist, her bravery and selflessness has inspired generations in the continuing struggle for civil rights. N...

Becoming and Being a Play Therapist: Play Therapy in Practice presents a rich and illuminating account of current play therapy practice, with an emphasis on becoming and being a play therapist and on some of the varied clinical contexts in which play therapists work. Written by members of British Association of Play Therapists, this book highlights the current complexity of play therapy practice in the UK and reflects the expertise of the collected authors in working with emotiona...