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Acts, agencies, and identity / Robert Perinbanayagam.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Perinbanayagam, R. S., 1934- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Interpersonal communication.
- Identity (Psychology).
- Social interaction.
- Motivation (Psychology).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (x, 127 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham : Lexington Books, [2025]
- Contents:
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Talking: Agencies of Signification
- Introduction
- The Gayatri Mantra
- The Grammar of Talk
- Anecdote I: Conviviality
- Anecdote II: Confrontations
- Anecdote III: Camaraderie
- The Architecture of Talk
- Anecdote I
- Anecdote II
- Anecdote III
- Anecdote IV
- Talking Jokes
- Verbal Duels: Reflections and Deflections
- Notes
- References
- Chapter 2: The Grammar of Identity
- The Dialectical Grammar of Identity
- Identity and Motives
- The Visual Grammar of Identity
- Anecdote I-Visual Identity: Women's Clothing
- Anecdote II-Ecclesiastical Identity
- Religious Identity
- Heroic Identity
- The Ethics of Identity
- Anecdote III-Unethical Identity
- Anecdote IV-Ethical Identity
- Reckless Identities
- Anecdote V-Reckless Identity: Hatred
- Anecdote VI-Reckless Identity: Love
- Ratios in the Grammar
- The Grammar in the Rhetoric
- Anecdote VII-Office Politics
- Anecdote VIII-Race and Identity: Hitler Speaks
- Conclusion
- Chapter 3: Religion as Narrative and Drama
- Narratives and the Reflective Agent
- Narratives into Dramas
- The Abrahamic Narrative
- Christianity
- Catholicism
- Catholic Dramas
- The Catholic Confession
- Protestant Narratives
- Protestant Dramas
- Islamic Narratives
- Islamic Dramas
- The Hajj
- Martyrdom
- Hindu Narratives
- Hindu Dramas
- Pujas
- Hindu Dance
- Pirathattai
- Buddhist Narratives
- Buddhist Dramas
- Bowing
- Chanting
- Life Cycle Rites
- Protective Rites
- Pilgrimage
- Buddhist Costuming
- Chapter 4: The Narrated Self: Astrological Talk
- Talking a Self in Astrology
- Simple Dialogues I: Depression
- Simple Dialogues II: Economic Difficulties
- Simple Dialogues III: Biography
- Complex Narrative
- Agencies of Signification
- Chapter 5: The Dramas of Suicide: Detailing Durkheim
- The Dramas of Egoistic Suicide
- The Dramas of Anomic Suicide
- The Dramas of Altruistic Suicide
- The Dramas of Fatalistic Suicide
- The Dramas of Defensive Suicide
- The Dramas of Rational Suicide
- Chapter 6: The Drama and Rhetoric of Forms in Games
- The Forms
- Syllogistic Progression
- Qualitative Progression
- Repetitive Form
- Interrelation of Forms
- Conflict of Forms
- Conventional Form
- Forms in The Game of Bridge
- The Deal in Bridge
- Trick Play in Bridge
- Syllogistic Progressive Cards
- Qualitative Progressive Cards
- Repetitive Form in Bridge
- Interrelation of Forms in Bridge
- Conflict of Forms in Bridge
- Forms in the Game of American Football
- Syllogistic Form in Football
- Qualitative Progression in Football
- Repetitive Form in Football
- Conflict of Forms in Football
- Forms in the Game of Soccer
- Syllogistic Form in Soccer
- Qualitative Progression in Soccer
- Repetitive Form in Soccer
- Forms in the Game of Tennis
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 14, 2025).
- Other Format:
- Print version: Perinbanayagam, R. S., 1934- Acts, agencies, and identity
- ISBN:
- 9781666975758
- 1666975753
- 9781978748774
- 1978748779
- Publisher Number:
- 40032982503
- CIPO000196543
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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