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Imaginary Social Worlds: A Cultural Approach,Used
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The violent fantasies of such figures as Mark David Chapman, killer of John Lennon, and John Hinckley, wouldbe assassin of President Reagan, have commonly been interpreted, by professionals and public alike, as socially aberrantas the result of psychological instability. John L. Caughey's provocative study shows not only that such fantasies are shaped by enculturation, but also that they are closely linked in content and form to the more benign imaginative constructs of 'normal' Americans.A new departure in the study of American society, this book takes a cultural approach to imaginary social experience, viewing the imaginary social interactions in dreams, fantasies, memories, anticipations, media involvement, and hallucinations as social processes because they involve people in pseudointeractions with images of other people. Drawing on his anthropological research in the United States, Pakistan, and Micronesia, Caughey explores from a phenomenological perspective the social patterning that prevails in each of these imaginary worlds. He analyzes the kinds of identities and roles the individual assumes and examines the kinds of interactions that are played out with imagined persons.Caughey demonstrates that imaginary social relationships dominate much of our subjective social experience. He also shows that these imaginary relationships have many important connections to actual social conduct. Moreover, cultural values dictate the texture of the mental processes: imaginary conversations both reflect and reinforce the basic beliefs of the society, imagined anticipations of the reactions of real other people can serve social control functions, and media figures affect actual social relations by serving as mentors and role models.Caughey's arresting reappraisal of the world of fantasy is, in the words of James P. Spradley, 'an outstanding job of scholarship' and 'a unique contribution to the field of anthropology in general, to the study of culture and cognition, and to the study of American culture specifically.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Imaginary Social Worlds: A Cultural Approach'? A: The main theme of the book explores how violent fantasies, shaped by cultural enculturation, connect to the more benign imaginative constructs of 'normal' Americans, emphasizing the social processes involved in imaginary social experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Imaginary Social Worlds' is John L. Caughey, who draws on his anthropological research to provide insights into imaginary social interactions.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: How many pages does 'Imaginary Social Worlds' contain? A: 'Imaginary Social Worlds' contains a total of 280 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as used but in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but is well-maintained.
- Q: When was 'Imaginary Social Worlds' published? A: 'Imaginary Social Worlds' was published on January 1, 1984.
- Q: What academic fields does this book relate to? A: This book relates to the fields of anthropology, culture studies, and social sciences, focusing on the intersection of culture and cognition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Imaginary Social Worlds' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in cultural approaches to social experiences and identity.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is the first edition of 'Imaginary Social Worlds'.
- Q: What kind of topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics such as imaginary social relationships, cultural values, and the influence of media figures on social conduct.