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Presentation of Self in Everyday Life by Erving Goffman (1959, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100385094027
ISBN-139780385094023
eBay Product ID (ePID)158740
Product Key Features
Book TitlePresentation of Self in Everyday Life
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social Psychology, Interpersonal Relations, Sociology / Social Theory
Publication Year1959
GenreSocial Science, Psychology
AuthorErving Goffman
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight7.1 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN59-009138
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal301.15
SynopsisA study of human behavior in social situations and the way we appear to others. Dr. Goffman has employed as a framework the metaphor of theatrical performance. Discussions of social techniques are based upon detailed research and observation of social customs in many regions., Based upon detailed research and observation of social customs in many regions, here is a notable contribution to our understanding of ourselves, using theatrical performance as a framework. This book explores the realm of human behavior in social situations and the way that we appear to others. Each person in everyday social intercourse presents himself and his activity to others, attempts to guide and control 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., 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.
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- 12 Jul, 2018
A classic sociological book. Highly Recommended.
A classic sociological book, easy to read and very interesting. the book is as valid today as when it was written. highly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Jan, 2018
It’s a must read.
Read and understand what presentation of yourself really reflects about you, and what others reflect.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Sep, 2018
Great read!
Love ITVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Jun, 2020
Perfect
Just what I wanted.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Oct, 2022
I like it
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