The presentation of self in everyday life

Description

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.

Subjects

Series Statement

• Anchor books

Other Editions

• The presentation of self in everyday lifeDoubleday1990-01-01
• The presentation of self in everyday lifeDoubleday1952-01-01
• The presentation of self in everyday lifeEdinburgh University Social Sciences Research Centre1956-01-01
• The presentation of self in everyday lifeDoubleday1959-01-01
• The presentation of self in everyday lifeAnchor Books1959-01-01
• The presentation of self in everyday lifeDoubleday Anchor Books1959-01-01