Belonging without Othering: How We Save Ourselves and the World
Save Ourselves World: Belonging without Othering is a 432-page book by john a. powell and Stephen Menendian about how social divisions are created and how a broader practice of belonging might counter them. It makes the case for expansive identities, shared institutions and a common future, with examples and proposed practices.
At a glance
- Argues that othering is a common driver of inequality and proposes belonging without creating an opposing group.
- Connects social division with religion, race, ethnicity, caste and sexuality.
- Discusses shifting from narrow to expansive identities and building institutions around a shared future.
- The publisher describes the book as including examples, guidance and practices.
Reference price: $56.48
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Takes a broad view of othering across multiple forms of social division rather than focusing on only one community.
- Pairs its central argument with proposed practices and institutional change, which may suit readers seeking more than a diagnosis.
- The listed 432-page length allows room for the authors' historical and global framing.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Stanford University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 23 2024 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 432 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1503638847 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1503638846 |
| Weight listed | 726 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 3.61 x 22.86 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in inequality, belonging and social identity.
- Students and general readers exploring civil rights, sociology or the history of discrimination.
- People seeking a broad, future-oriented argument about building inclusive institutions.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a narrowly focused case study or a brief introduction to the subject.
- Readers looking for a neutral reference work rather than an argument for a particular approach to belonging.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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The listing shows a generally positive aggregate rating, with five-star ratings forming the largest share and a smaller spread across lower star categories. Since no written feedback is supplied, this cannot indicate what readers specifically liked or disliked. The rating may offer a limited signal for readers considering the book's broad argument, but it does not establish how its examples or proposed practices will suit a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What is Belonging without Othering about?
The book examines how people and groups are cast as irreconcilably different, a process the authors call othering. It argues for a broader approach to belonging based on expansive identities and a shared future.
Who wrote the book?
The listing names john a. powell and Stephen Menendian as the authors.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 432 pages.
Who publishes this edition?
The listed publisher is Stanford University Press, and the edition is identified as the 1st edition.
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