Experiencing Florence includes far more than a discovery of its treasures; it is also a discovery of self. This is the conclusion of Larry Basirico, professor of sociology, chair of the department of sociology and anthropology and former dean of international programs at Elon University. He lived in Florence in the fall of 2013 while serving as visiting professor at Accademia Europea di Firenze (AEF). In his first two articles for this series ‘Experiencing Florence,’ Basirico, who has authored articles about identity and the family as well as introductory sociology textbooks, talked about how Florence nurtures a state of ‘flow’ (a psychological state of enhanced creativity) in TF198 and its ‘genius loci’ (unique spirit of place) in TF199.
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