The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life
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The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, a notable contribution to our understanding of ourselves, 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 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. 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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ISBN: 9780385094023
Published Date: Currently Unavailable
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Language: English
Page Count: 259
Size: 8.05" l x 5.14" w x 0.59" h
Category
Social Science
Subject
Sociology