Interaction Ritual: Essays On Face-To-Face Behaviour
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What does it truly mean to be present in the company of others? In Interaction Ritual: Essays on Face-to-Face Behaviour, the eminent sociologist Erving Goffman dissects the hidden architecture of everyday human encounters, arguing that even the most fleeting social interactions are governed by a complex, unspoken set of rules and ceremonies. Through a series of incisive essays, Goffman presents the concept of face — the social image we project and protect — as the central organizing principle of all face-to-face conduct, from casual conversation to formal ceremony. He illustrates how individuals are perpetually engaged in a kind of ritual performance, managing their own dignity while simultaneously honouring the dignity of those around them. A landmark work in the field of microsociology, this collection cements Goffman's reputation as one of the twentieth century's most original and penetrating social thinkers. His prose is precise yet vivid, transforming the mundane choreography of daily life into a subject of profound intellectual inquiry. Drawing on dramaturgical metaphor and rich observational detail, Goffman uncovers the fragile, negotiated order that underlies all human sociality — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of their own life is, in fact, a carefully managed performance.
Author: Erving Goffman
Format: Paperback
Genre: Essays
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What does it truly mean to be present in the company of others? In Interaction Ritual: Essays on Face-to-Face Behaviour, the eminent sociologist Erving Goffman dissects the hidden architecture of everyday human encounters, arguing that even the most fleeting social interactions are governed by a complex, unspoken set of rules and ceremonies. Through a series of incisive essays, Goffman presents the concept of face — the social image we project and protect — as the central organizing principle of all face-to-face conduct, from casual conversation to formal ceremony. He illustrates how individuals are perpetually engaged in a kind of ritual performance, managing their own dignity while simultaneously honouring the dignity of those around them. A landmark work in the field of microsociology, this collection cements Goffman's reputation as one of the twentieth century's most original and penetrating social thinkers. His prose is precise yet vivid, transforming the mundane choreography of daily life into a subject of profound intellectual inquiry. Drawing on dramaturgical metaphor and rich observational detail, Goffman uncovers the fragile, negotiated order that underlies all human sociality — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of their own life is, in fact, a carefully managed performance.