The myth of individualism : how social forces shape our lives / Peter L. Callero.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Callero, Peter L., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Individualism.

Conformity.

Culture.

Physical Description:

xiv, 223 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2023]

Summary:

"The Myth of Individualism is an engaging and accessible introduction to the relationship between self and society. Drawing on personal experiences, historical examples, and compelling stories, Callero dispels the myth of the self-reliant autonomous actor and demonstrates how our lives are shaped by powerful social forces. These include the power of cultural beliefs and symbols, lifelong socialization processes, the influence of authority, the power of small groups, and the encompassing control of economic systems associated with social class, state power, and mass media. The implications for identity and inequalities linked to race, gender, sexuality, and disability are at the center of each chapter. In the tradition of C. Wright Mills and Peter Berger, Callero presents sociological thinking as a tool for enlightenment and change and argues that the inherently social nature of all persons holds out promise for a better world." -- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Previous edition: 2018.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

9781538172896

1538172895

OCLC:

1381121365