Title
The Art Of Self Invention: Image And Identity In Popular Visual Culture
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Both An Exploration Of The Ways In Which We Fashion Our Public Identity And A Manual Of Modern Sociability, This Lively And Readable Book Explores The Techniques We Use To Present Ourselves To The World: Body Language, Tone Of Voice, Manners, Demeanour, 'Personality' And Personal Style. Drawing On Historical Commentators From Castiglione To Machiavelli, And From Marcel Mauss To Roland Barthes, Joanne Finkelstein Looks To Popular Visual Culture, Including Hollywood Film And Makeover Tv, To Show How It Provides Blueprints For The Successful Construction Of 'Persona'. She Also Discusses The Role Of Fashion And Of Status Symbols And How Advertising Sells These To Us In Our Never Ending Quest For Social Mobility. Finkelstein'S Interest Here Is Not In The Veracity Of The Self Recently Dissected By Critical Theory But Rather In The Ways In Which We Style This 'Self', In The Enduring Appeal Of The 'New You' And In Our Fascination With Deception, Fraudulent Personalities And Impostors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Art of Self Invention'? A: The main theme of 'The Art of Self Invention' is the exploration of how individuals construct their public identity through various techniques in popular visual culture, such as body language, presentation style, and the influence of fashion.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Art of Self Invention' is Joanna Finkelstein.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Art of Self Invention'? A: 'The Art of Self Invention' is a non-fiction book that combines elements of sociology and cultural studies, focusing on identity in popular visual culture.
- Q: When was 'The Art of Self Invention' published? A: 'The Art of Self Invention' was published on November 15, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Art of Self Invention' contains 264 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'The Art of Self Invention' can be suitable for academic research, especially for studies related to identity, sociology, and visual culture.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is in good condition.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics in 'The Art of Self Invention' include the formation of personal identity, the role of visual culture, fashion, and the influence of advertising on social mobility.
- Q: Is 'The Art of Self Invention' available in different formats? A: This particular listing is for a paperback version; however, it may be available in other formats such as hardcover or e-book through various retailers.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: 'The Art of Self Invention' falls under the genre of Performing Arts and is relevant to cultural studies.