The Practice of Everyday Life

University of California Press

Explore the nuanced ways individuals navigate and appropriate the spaces and systems created by society with Michel de Certeau's seminal work, "The Practice of Everyday Life." This book delves into the ordinary, uncovering the strategies and tactics people use to make their mark on the urban landscape and daily routines. Discover how everyday actions become acts of resistance and creativity. Key Features: * Examines the relationship between users and the products of their culture. * Analyzes the concept of 'the tactic' versus 'the strategy' in daily life. * Provides a rich understanding of how individuals create meaning and autonomy. This influential text offers profound insights into the art of living and making do in the modern world. Ideal for students, sociologists, and anyone interested in the hidden creativity of ordinary people. Summary: The Practice of Everyday Life, Michel de Certeau, Paperback, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Urban Life, Tactics, Strategy, Everyday Routines.