Erving Goffman The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1956[1]

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life is a book by Erving Goffman, a Canadian-American sociologist and one of the most influential social theorists of the 20th century. The book was first published in 1956 in Scotland by the University of Edinburgh Social Sciences Research Centre, and later in 1959 in the United States by Doubleday. The book is considered a classic work of sociology and social psychology, and it introduced the concept of dramaturgical analysis, which uses the metaphor of theatre to explain how people present themselves and interact with others in everyday life. The book explores topics such as the front and back regions of social performance, the impression management and role-playing of individuals and teams, the communication of identity and status through appearance and manner, and the effects of social context and audience on social behavior. The book consists of an introduction and five chapters, each illustrating a different aspect of the dramaturgical perspective. The book is intended for students and scholars of sociology, social psychology, and communication, as well as general readers who are interested in understanding the dynamics of social interaction. You can find more information about the book and its author on the following links: The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life – Monoskop, The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life – Wikipedia, The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life – Simple English Wikipedia …, Erving Goffman: The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, Edinburgh …