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Identity and Agency in Cultural Worlds,Used
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This landmark book addresses the central problem in anthropological theory today: the paradox that humans are products of social discipline yet producers of remarkable improvisation.Synthesizing theoretical contributions by Vygotsky, Bakhtin and Bourdieu, Holland and her coauthors examine the processes by which people are constituted as agents as well as subjects of culturally constructed, socially imposed worlds. They develop a theory of selfformation in which identities become the pivot between discipline and agency: turning from experiencing one's scripted social positions to making one's way into cultural worlds as a knowledgeable and committed participant. They emphasize throughout that 'identities' are not static and coherent, but variable, multivocal and interactive.Ethnographic illumination of this complex theoretical construction comes from vividly described fieldwork in vastly different microcultures: American college women 'caught' in romance; persons in U.S. institutions of mental health care; members of Alcoholics Anonymous groups; and girls and women in the patriarchal order of Hindu villages in central Nepal.Ultimately, Identity and Agency in Cultural Worlds offers a liberating yet tempered understanding of agency, for it shows how people, across the limits of cultural traditions and social forces of power and domination, improvise and find spaces to redescribe themselves, creating their cultural worlds anew.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Identity and Agency in Cultural Worlds'? A: The book explores the paradox of how humans are shaped by social discipline while also being capable of remarkable improvisation, focusing on identity formation and agency.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Dorothy Holland and her co-authors, who synthesize contributions from notable theorists like Vygotsky, Bakhtin, and Bourdieu.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Identity and Agency in Cultural Worlds'? A: The book was published on March 16, 2001.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: This book is categorized as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', providing insights into cultural identity and agency based on ethnographic research.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 349 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Identity and Agency in Cultural Worlds'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What academic fields does this book relate to? A: The book is categorized under Social Sciences, focusing on anthropology and cultural studies.
- Q: What is the significance of the ethnographic studies included in the book? A: The ethnographic studies provide real-world context and illumination of the theoretical concepts discussed, showcasing diverse microcultures.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Students, scholars, and anyone interested in anthropology, cultural studies, and identity formation will find this book valuable.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to the concepts of cultural identity? A: Yes, while it covers complex theories, the ethnographic examples help make the concepts accessible for new readers.