The presentation of self in everyday life

A notable contribution to our understanding of ourselves. This book explores the realm of human behavior in social situations and the way that we appear to others. Dr. Goffman uses the metaphor of theatrical performance as a framework. Each person in everyday social intercourse presents himself and his activity to others, attempts to guide and control the impressions they form of him, and employs certain techniques in order to sustain his performance, just as an actor presents a character to an audience. The discussions of these social techniques offered here are based upon detailed research and observation of social customs in many regions.

First sentence: When an individual plays a part he implicitly requests his observers to take seriously the impression that is fostered before them.

Year

1956

Language

English

Publisher

AIPI

Editions

7

Reader rating

3.9 / 5 (11)

Pages

60

ISBN

9781428815889

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