{"product_id":"extreme-identities-and-transitions-out-of-extraordinary-roles-9783030936105","title":"Ex-treme Identities and Transitions Out of Extraordinary Roles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the experience of leaving unusual or extreme situations, such as military careers, religious communities, subcultures, criminal groups, and political leadership, and how people negotiate the process of role exit and adjust to their new identity back in the everyday world. It draws on symbolic interactionist and existentialist theories to discuss how ex-members dismantle and rebuild their lives in a search for personal meaning. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 187 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 February 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves deep into the profound experiences of individuals who have left unconventional or extreme environments, encompassing a wide range of social contexts such as military careers, religious communities, subcultures, criminal groups, and political leadership. It explores the intricate processes through which individuals become disillusioned and disconnected from these social worlds, shaking their core sense of self and cultural identity. Through a series of engaging chapters, the authors examine how participants navigate the challenging journey of 'role exit' and adapt to their new identities once they return to the everyday world. Drawing upon symbolic interactionist and existentialist theories, they shed light on how ex-members dismantle and rebuild their lives in pursuit of personal meaning and fulfillment. This thought-provoking exploration offers valuable insights into the complexities of human existence, resilience, and the search for purpose in the face of change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis captivating book delves deep into the profound experiences of individuals who have left unconventional or extreme environments, encompassing a wide range of social contexts such as military careers, religious communities, subcultures, criminal groups, and political leadership. It explores the intricate processes through which individuals become disillusioned and disconnected from these social worlds, shaking their core sense of self and cultural identity. Through a series of engaging chapters, the authors examine how participants navigate the challenging journey of 'role exit' and adapt to their new identities once they return to the everyday world. Drawing upon symbolic interactionist and existentialist theories, they shed light on how ex-members dismantle and rebuild their lives in pursuit of personal meaning and fulfillment. This thought-provoking exploration offers valuable insights into the complexities of human existence, resilience, and the search for purpose in the face of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 263g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030936105\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44270961000698,"sku":"9783030936105","price":93.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_b9f316c9-2632-47b5-a2b9-83fcf115eab3.jpg?v=1686154993","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/extreme-identities-and-transitions-out-of-extraordinary-roles-9783030936105","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}