The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life
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The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life by Erving Goffman
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.Erving Goffman was born in the year 1922 in Canada. He graduated with a B.A. In 1945, he graduated from the University of Toronto and went on to study at the University of Chicago, where he earned his M.A. He received his Ph.D. in 1949.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780385094023 |
| ISBN 10 | 0385094027 |
| Title | The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life |
| Author | Erving Goffman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc |
| Year published | 1959-05-20 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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