An engaging text that enables readers to understand the world through
symbolic interactionism
This lively and accessible book offers an introduction to sociological
social psychology through the lens of symbolic interactionism. It
provides students with an accessible understanding of this perspective
to illuminate their worlds and deepen their knowledge of other people's
lives, as well as their own. Written by noted experts in the field, the
book explores the core concepts of social psychology and examines a
collection of captivating empirical studies. The book also highlights
everyday life--putting the focus on the issues and concerns that are
most relevant to the readers' social context.
The Social Self and Everyday Life bridges classical theories and
contemporary ideas, joins abstract concepts with concrete examples, and
integrates theory with empirical evidence. It covers a range of topics
including the body, emotions, health and illness, the family,
technology, and inequality. Best of all, it gets students involved in
applying concepts in their daily lives.
- Demonstrates how to use students' social worlds, experiences, and
concerns to illustrate key interactionist concepts in a way that they
can emulate
- Develops key concepts such as meaning, self, and identity throughout
the text to further students' understanding and ability to use them
- Introduces students to symbolic interactionism, a major theoretical
and research tradition within sociology
- Helps to involve students in familiar experiences and issues and shows
how a symbolic interactionist perspective illuminates them
- Combines the best features of authoritative summaries, clear
definitions of key terms, with enticing empirical excerpts and
attention to popular ideas
Clear and inviting in its presentation, The Social Self and Everyday
Life: Understanding the World Through Symbolic Interactionism is an
excellent book for undergraduate students in sociology, social
psychology, and social interaction.
