The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life by Erving Goffman

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life by Erving Goffman

One of the defining works of twentieth-century sociology: a revelatory analysis of how we present ourselves to others 'The self, then, as a performed character, is not an organic thing ... it is a dramatic effect' How do we communicate who we are to other people? This landmark work by one of the twentieth century's most influential sociologists argues that our behaviour in social situations is defined by how we wish to be perceived - resulting in displays startlingly similar to those of actors in a theatrical performance. From the houses and clothes that we use as 'fixed props' to the 'backstage' of the solitude in which our personas are rehearsed and relaxed, Goffman reveals human character not to be fixed, but fluid and consciously maintained. 'Never less than brilliant' New Statesman

Erving Goffman (1922-1982) was one of the most influential sociologists of the twentieth century. He was Benjamin Franklin Professor of Anthropology and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania.

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ISBN 13	9780241547991
ISBN 10	0241547997
Titre	The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life
Auteur	Erving Goffman
Série	Penguin Modern Classics
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	Penguin Books Ltd
Année de publication	2022-05-05
Nombre de pages	272
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