The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life: Erving Goffman (Penguin Modern Classics)

Erving Goffman has a wonderful writing style, it's a poetic approach to academic literature. I personally find this approach refreshing and enjoyable, although it may not be to everyone's own taste especially considering the analogies which he uses could be considered 'dated'. Although a sociological study, I am a linguist so of course this book is very good to tie into most things identity related. I recommend his work on FACE if you're reading into work on identity construction and would like a more linguistic approach.The book itself is easy to read, a nice solid (semi-laminate) cover and was in excellent condition (new).

Great book

Prompt and excellent, value on the negative side I now realise I am not smart enough to appreciate the contents in the way it deserves.

A very interesting book about the gap between our public and private selves. Quite amusing on the subject of what we now might call 'marketing' or 'PR'..Goffmann calls it impression management.The sardonic cynicism can get a little disturbing to the extent that Goffmann does not focus on how humans in public roles might sometimes act in an authentic and empathetic manner.He discusses individual and cultural performances and impression management in team /regions.A welcome antidote to the naivety about social life that is apparent in so much therapeutic literature...

Really helpful with my doctorate on how people change according to occasion and symbolic interactionism. I believe though it can be enjoyed by others with a more general interest.

OK. A bit disappointing

Very speedy delivery and excellent quality product for the price

I bought this book for my granddaughter, her choice she is delighted with it.

An amazing book by a fantastic author - discover more about yourself with this!

Great edition, lightweight and very agreeable to read.

Gives an impression that Goffman was one of the few scholars who unpeeled the ethnographic methods to its bottom and core.

Muy buen precio y

Feeling very happy to get it...