{"title":"Erving Goffman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eErving Goffman\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned sociologist and thinker whose insights into social behaviour have left an indelible mark on the fields of sociology and psychology. If you're interested in understanding the intricacies of human interactions, Goffman's books are indispensable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most influential works is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Presentation of Self in Everyday Life\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Goffman delves into the ways individuals present themselves to others, breaking down the 'performances' we all engage in during everyday interactions. It's a fascinating exploration of identity and social roles, making it a must-read in our \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother seminal work, \u003cstrong\u003eAsylums\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers a compelling analysis of life in total institutions, providing a vivid portrayal of the social structures within mental hospitals. This book is a critical read for anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of institutional life and is available under \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoffman's \u003cstrong\u003eStigma\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential for understanding the effects of societal labelling on individuals. Dive into this thought-provoking investigation into how social identities are formed and modified under societal pressures, offering valuable insights in our \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eErving Goffman's works provide a unique lens through which to examine social interactions, identity, and behaviour. Whether you're a student of sociology, an avid reader of psychology, or someone interested in enhancing your understanding of everyday social experiences, exploring Goffman's books will undoubtedly satisfy your curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"asylums-by-erving-goffman-9780241548004","title":"Asylums","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to Penguin Modern Classics, one of the most influential social scientists of the twentieth century examines the meaning of the asylum, the 'total institution'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsylums\u003c\/em\u003e presents four interlinked essays that explore life in the 'total institutions'—the closed systems of prisons, boarding schools, nursing homes and, most importantly, mental institutions. Focusing on the relationship between an inmate and the institution that contains them, Goffman unpicks how lives are managed 'on the inside', and how the setting more often than not works against the inmate's best interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA radical exploration of the institutions that rule over the lives of men, women and children, \u003cem\u003eAsylums\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Erving Goffman's most insightful and long-lived works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46249853354220,"sku":"9780241548004","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241548004.jpg?v=1741562595"},{"product_id":"stigma-by-erving-goffman-9780241548011","title":"Stigma","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to Penguin Modern Classics, one of the most important works ever written on the problem of social stigma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking work, acclaimed sociologist Erving Goffman examines how society treats those who it considers abnormal. Forced to adjust their social identities from situation to situation, Goffman analyses the variety of strategies that stigmatised individuals deploy to deal with the rejection of others, as well as the complex image of themselves they subsequently project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelying extensively on biography and the lived experience of those who have found themselves on the edges of society, Goffman lays out the ways in which stigma dramatically alters the way the person affected feels about themselves, and the ways in which it can often violently shatter their relationships with \u003cem\u003enormal\u003c\/em\u003e people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46251297571052,"sku":"9780241548011","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241548011.jpg?v=1741595109"},{"product_id":"the-presentation-of-self-in-everyday-life-by-erving-goffman-9780241547991","title":"The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the great works of twentieth-century sociology, new to Penguin Modern Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed on first publication and today considered one of the defining works of sociology, \u003cem\u003eThe Presentation of Self in Everyday Life\u003c\/em\u003e is Erving Goffman's extraordinary analysis of the structure of our social interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlurring the line between workaday life and theatrical performance, Goffman argues that our behaviour with others is defined by how we wish to be perceived, resulting in displays bearing a startling similarity to those of an actor on the stage. From the houses and clothes that we use as 'fixed props' to the 'backstage' of the solitude in which our personas are rehearsed and relaxed, Goffman's insight reveals human character to be not fixed or stable, but liquid and consciously maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46298794492140,"sku":"9780241547991","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27279243482273.jpg?v=1743042277"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/erving-goffman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}