Liquid Love: On the Frailty of Human Bonds
My first encounter with Bauman was this text about love and intimacy in a liquid modern world in which all commitments are (he argues) "until further notice." Not only was it theoretically interesting and thought-provoking, it was a joy to read. Many academics seem to fear using too simplistic or artistic language for theoretical texts, but Bauman's lyrical prose made this a book I would certainly pick up again.
