Symbols, Selves, and Social Reality: A Symbolic Interactionist Approach to Social Psychology and Sociology

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AuthorSandstrom, Kent L.,Fine, Gary,Martin, Daniel,Lively, Kathryn J.
PublisherOxford University Press
Bindingpaperback
PublishedJanuary 16, 2013
Edition4th ed.
LanguageEnglish
Pages328
ISBN-100199933758
ISBN-139780199933754
Weight1.1 lb
Dimensions
H × W × L
0.8 in × 6.1 in × 9.2 in

Symbols, Selves, and Social Reality: A Symbolic Interactionist Approach to Social Psychology and Sociology

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The fourth edition of Symbols, Selves, and Social Reality provides students with a succinct, engaging, and affordable introduction to symbolic interactionism--the perspective that social reality is created, negotiated, and changed through the process of social interaction. Focusing on how elements of race and gender affect identity, the authors use real-world examples to discuss the personal significance of symbolic interactionism, its expanding theoretical scope, and its relationship to other prominent perspectives in sociology and social psychology. They skillfully cover empirical research...

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The fourth edition of Symbols, Selves, and Social Reality provides students with a succinct, engaging, and affordable introduction to symbolic interactionism--the perspective that social reality is created, negotiated, and changed through the process of social interaction.

Focusing on how elements of race and gender affect identity, the authors use real-world examples to discuss the personal significance of symbolic interactionism, its expanding theoretical scope, and its relationship to other prominent perspectives in sociology and social psychology. They skillfully cover empirical research topics that are inherently interesting to students, such as the dynamics of self-development, impression management, identity transformation, gender play, rumor transmission, and collective action.


New to This Edition


* A new chapter (7) on emotions
* Increased coverage of race, class, and sexuality in topical discussions
* Updated discussions of recent social phenomena and movements


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