The Presentation of Self in Contemporary Social Life

2016-05-17 Social Science

Author : David Shulman
Release : 2016-05-17
Genre : Social Science
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Download or read book The Presentation of Self in Contemporary Social Life written by David Shulman. This book was released on 2016-05-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Presentation of Self in Contemporary Social Life covers the popular theories of Erving Goffman, and shows modern applications of dramaturgical analysis in a wide range of social contexts. David Shulman’s innovative new text demonstrates how Goffman’s ideas, first introduced in 1959, continue to inspire research into how we manage the impressions that others form about us. He synthesizes the work of contemporary scholars who use dramaturgical approaches from several disciplines, who recognize that many values, social norms, and laws have changed since Goffman’s time, and that contemporary society offers significant new forms of impression management that we can engage in and experience. After a general introduction to dramaturgical sociology, readers will see many examples of how Goffman’s ideas can provide powerful insights into familiar aspects of contemporary life today, including business and the workplace, popular culture, the entertainment industry, and the digital world.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life

2021-09-29 Social Science

Author : Erving Goffman
Release : 2021-09-29
Genre : Social Science
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Download or read book The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life written by Erving Goffman. This book was released on 2021-09-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A notable contribution to our understanding of ourselves. This book explores the realm of human behavior in social situations and the way that we appear to others. Dr. Goffman uses the metaphor of theatrical performance as a framework. Each person in everyday social intercourse presents himself and his activity to others, attempts to guide and cotnrol the impressions they form of him, and employs certain techniques in order to sustain his performance, just as an actor presents a character to an audience. The discussions of these social techniques offered here are based upon detailed research and observation of social customs in many regions.

Illuminating Social Life

2011 History

Author : Peter Kivisto
Release : 2011
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 157/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Illuminating Social Life written by Peter Kivisto. This book was released on 2011. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illuminating Social Life has enjoyed increasing popularity with each edition. It is the only book designed for undergraduate teaching that shows today's students how classical and contemporary social theories can be used to shed new light on such topics as the internet, the world of work, fast food restaurants, shopping malls, alcohol use, body building, sales and service, and new religious movements.A perfect complement for the sociological theory course, it offers 13 original essays by leading scholars in the field who are also experienced undergraduate theory teachers. Substantial introductions by the editor link the applied essays to a complete review of the classical and modern social theories used in the book.

Understanding Digital Societies

2021-03-24 Social Science

Author : Jessamy Perriam
Release : 2021-03-24
Genre : Social Science
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Download or read book Understanding Digital Societies written by Jessamy Perriam. This book was released on 2021-03-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Digital Societies provides a framework for understanding our changing, technologically shaped society and how sociology can help us make sense of it. You will be introduced to core sociological ideas and texts along with exciting global examples that shed light on how we can use sociology to understand the world around us. This innovative, new textbook: Provides unique insights into using theory to help explain the prevalence of digital objects in everyday interactions. Explores crucial relationships between humans, machines and emerging AI technologies. Discusses thought-provoking contemporary issues such as the uses and abuses of technologies in local and global communities. Understanding Digital Societies is a must-read for students of digital sociology, sociology of media, digital media and society, and other related fields.

The Blackwell Companion to Major Contemporary Social Theorists

2008-04-15 Social Science

Author : George Ritzer
Release : 2008-04-15
Genre : Social Science
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Download or read book The Blackwell Companion to Major Contemporary Social Theorists written by George Ritzer. This book was released on 2008-04-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Blackwell Companion to Major Contemporary Social Theorists is a survey of contemporary social theory that focuses on the thinkers themselves. In original essays especially commissioned for this volume, leading experts and practitioners examine the life and work of 13 major theorists such as Elias, Baudrillard, Giddens, and Butler. Includes 13 original essays by leading scholars on major contemporary social theorists. Covers key figures such as Elias, Goffman, Foucault, Habermas, Giddens, Bourdieu, and Butler. Essays include biographical sketches, the social and intellectual context, and the impact of the thinker's work on social theory generally. Includes bibliographies of the theorist's most important works as well as key secondary works. Can be used in conjunction with The Blackwell Companion to Major Classical Social Theorists, edited by George Ritzer, for a complete reference source in social theory.

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