Dr. Amy Rauer

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Book Details

Title

Consequential Strangers: The Power of People Who Don't Seem to Matter ... But Really Do

Author

Melinda Blau & Karen L. Fingerman

Award Year
ISBN
9780393067033

Honoree Information

Dr. Amy Rauer

Position

Professor

Department

Child and Family Studies

Occasion

On the occasion of Dr. Amy Rauer's promotion to Professor

Why Chosen

A beautifully written book about the strength and significance of our so-called 'weak ties'. As a close relationships scholar, this body of work reminds me that although traditional methodologies may overlook the people who populate our day-to-day lives, the impact of these consequential strangers in supporting and helping us maintain our closest ties cannot and should not be underestimated.