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Interaction Ritual Essays on FacetoFace Behavior,Used
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In a brilliant series of books about social behavior, including The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, Asylums, and Stigma, Erving Goffman has exposed all that is at stake when people meet face to face. Goffmans work, once of the great intellectual achievements of our time, is an endlessly fascinating commentary on how we enact ourselves by our responses to and our readings of other people.From the exemplary opening essay of Interaction Ritual, On FaceWork, a full account of the extraordinary repertoire of maneuvers we employ in social encounters in order to save faceto the final, and classic, essay Where the Action Is,an examination of people in risky occupations and situations: gamblers, criminals, coal miners, stock speculatorsGoffman astounds us with the unexpected richness and complexity of brief encounters between people. For Goffman, as for Freud, the extreme cases are of interest because of the light they shed on the normal: The study of the trapeze artist is worthwhile because each of us is on the wire from time to time.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Interaction Ritual - Essays on Face-to-Face Behavior'? A: The main theme revolves around social behavior and the dynamics of face-to-face interactions, exploring how individuals present themselves and respond to others in various encounters.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Interaction Ritual' is Erving Goffman, a renowned sociologist known for his work on social interactions and identity.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Interaction Ritual' published? A: The book was published on January 12, 1982.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from reading this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the complexities of social behavior, including how people manage their identities and 'save face' during interactions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to social psychology? A: Yes, it is suitable for newcomers as well as those familiar with the field, as Goffman presents complex ideas in an engaging manner.
- Q: Does the book contain any specific case studies or examples? A: Yes, the book includes various essays that analyze specific social situations and extraordinary cases to illustrate Goffman's theories.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the 1st edition published by Pantheon Books.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.