The Presentation of Self in Contemporary Social Life / David H. P. Shulman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shulman, David H. P., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self-presentation.

Social interaction.

Symbolic interactionism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (292 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles, California : SAGE Publications, Inc., [2017]

Summary:

KEY FEATURES: The book provides an overview of Goffman's dramaturgical approach and many of its fundamental concepts: frames, stigma, definition of the situation, front and back stages, role distance, communication out of character, interaction rituals, etc. Chapters focus on the application and contemporary relevance of this theoretical perspective to different areas of modern life. One entire chapter (Ch. 7) is devoted to the Internet, society's "newest stage." Specific applications of dramaturgy include: How businesses and marketers apply theatrical techniques to appeal to and persuade consumers to buy. How digital technologies have produced new forms of interaction and communication, such as catfishing, texting, online dating, and trolling. Fantasy and role-playing activities in everyday life. Impression management in workplaces. The author's note identifies the chapters in which specific concepts associated with dramaturgical sociology are covered. To facilitate further engagement with these ideas, the book includes a glossary of impression management terms and techniques.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781544360065

1544360061

9781483319421

1483319423

9781506340906

1506340903

OCLC:

1076764401