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“The pleasures of relaxed chat, of casual conversation, encourage the ethnographer in everyone”

Quote by Richard Sennett

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Richard Sennett

Richard Sennett, born on January 1, 1943, is a renowned British sociologist and writer. His research focuses on urban life, social relations, and professional ethics. Sennett's works delve into the relationships between individuals and society, work, and life in modern society, and have had a profound impact on contemporary sociology. more

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