Composing a Life
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Composing a Life is a reflective non-fiction book by anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson that explores how women creatively shape their lives and identities through change, improvisation, and multiple roles.
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| Mary Catherine Bateson | 0 |
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| instanceOf |
anthropologist
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author ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ reflective book ⓘ |
| author | Mary Catherine Bateson NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| exploresConcept |
identity as ongoing process
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improvisation ⓘ life as composition ⓘ personal narrative ⓘ resilience ⓘ role juggling ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
creative life design
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learning from change ⓘ nonlinear life paths ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiographical reflection
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non-fiction ⓘ women's studies ⓘ |
| hasForm |
case-based reflection
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essay collection ⓘ |
| hasKeyIdea |
discontinuity can be a source of creativity
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learning through change across the lifespan ⓘ lives are composed rather than simply planned ⓘ multiple roles enrich identity ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
anthropological
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autobiographical ⓘ feminist ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
adaptation to change
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creativity in everyday life ⓘ identity ⓘ improvisation in life ⓘ life transitions ⓘ multiple roles ⓘ self-discovery ⓘ women's lives ⓘ |
| notableFor |
linking anthropology and personal narrative
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metaphor of composing a life like a work of art ⓘ portrayal of women's adaptive strategies ⓘ |
| notableWork | Composing a Life NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
biographical case studies
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feminism ⓘ gender roles ⓘ life narratives ⓘ women ⓘ work–family balance ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general readers
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readers interested in life design ⓘ readers interested in women's studies ⓘ |
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