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The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life by Erving Goffman is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life about?

<b>Based upon detailed research and observation of social customs in many regions, here is a notable contribution to our understanding of ourselves, using theatrical performance as a framework.<br></b><br>This book explores the realm of human behavior in social situations and the way that we appear to others. 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 ord

Who reads The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Erving Goffman
Publisher
Anchor Books
Published
1959
Language
EN
ISBN
9780593468296
Category
philosophy
Subjects
Anthropology, Sociology, Fiction
Rating
4.1 / 5 (3,048 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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