Unlikely friends bridging ties and diverse friendships

Past research on diverse friendships has focused on how rare they are while the research presented here focuses on the successes of the few. This monograph traces the process by which friends overcome the social differences between them, starting with an in-depth look at friendship and friendship pa...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Vela-McConnell, James A., 1967- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham [Md.] : Lexington Books 2011.
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Sumario:Past research on diverse friendships has focused on how rare they are while the research presented here focuses on the successes of the few. This monograph traces the process by which friends overcome the social differences between them, starting with an in-depth look at friendship and friendship patterns in our society, how these boundaries shape the friendships themselves, how opportunities to establish such friendships are structured, and the interpersonal techniques for managing social differences.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (252 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780739148747
9781461634645