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Author: Erving Goffman

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780385094023

Language: English

Publish Date: 28/12/1969

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2How to view social interaction from the perspective of a theatrical performance
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Chapter 3Impression management of social members on the stage
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Chapter 4Reasons and solutions for performance disruptions
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life

Listening to the summary audiobook of "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life" by Erving Goffman offers valuable insights into the complexities of social interactions and identity formation. Goffman's exploration of how individuals construct their personas in various social contexts provides a profound understanding of human behavior, making it accessible and relevant to our daily lives. By engaging with these concepts through an audiobook, listeners can easily grasp the dynamics of self-presentation and its implications in both personal and professional settings, enhancing their communication skills and self-awareness.

Author : Erving Goffman

Erving Goffman was a renowned American sociologist, and still is recognized as such today. He completed his undergraduate study at the University of Toronto. After obtaining his doctoral degree from the University of Chicago, Goffman first taught at the University of California, in Berkeley and then moved to teach at the University of Pennsylvania. Known as “one of the giants of 20th century sociology,” he was the founder of the famous social dramaturgical theory and was elected as the 73rd president of the American Sociological Association. He came to fame with The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, which is his most influential book.

Key Insights from The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life

  • Goffman introduces the concept of dramaturgy, where individuals perform their identities in everyday interactions as if they were actors on a stage. This perspective highlights that social interactions are shaped by the roles we adopt and the audiences we seek to impress, ultimately influencing our self-presentation.
  • The idea of 'front' and 'back' regions is crucial in Goffman's work, illustrating how people manage impressions in public (front stage) versus private (back stage) settings. This duality emphasizes the complexity of social life and how context alters behavior and self-representation.
  • Goffman's analysis of stigma reveals how societal perceptions can alter one's identity and social interactions. Those with stigmatized identities face challenges in managing their self-presentation and may adopt strategies to navigate societal judgments and expectations.
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