Published 2026-10-16
Keywords
- Boredom Studies,
- Andreas Elpidorou,
- Anatomy of Boredom,
- Sociology of Boredom,
- Functional Theory
How to Cite
Finkielsztein, M. . (2026). Review of the Book The Anatomy of Boredom by Andreas Elpidorou. Journal of Boredom Studies, (4). Retrieved from https://www.boredomsociety.com/jbs/index.php/journal/article/view/mariusz-finkielsztein-review-andreas-elpidorou
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