Elliott, Anthony

Concepts of the Self (Key Concepts)

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ISBN 13:: 9781509538805
author:: Elliott, Anthony
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 248
Dimensions:: 21.8 x 14 x 1.9 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: Nonfiction, Psychology, Personality,
Condition:: New
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Anthony Elliott's Concepts of the Self provides a lively and accessible introduction to contemporary debates over self and identity in social sciences and humanities.

This updated edition explores various theoretical perspectives, including symbolic interactionism, psychoanalysis, Foucauldian theory, feminism, postfeminism, postmodernism, and the mobilities paradigm. Elliott examines the relationship between power, identity, and personhood, connecting these debates to issues of contemporary relevance such as identity politics, personal relationships, intimacy, and sexuality.

The book also includes a new chapter on the digital revolution, situating self and work/life transformations within the context of AI, Industry 4.0, advanced robotics, and accelerating automation. With thoughtful entry points to a rich literature and robust critical responses, Concepts of the Self is an invaluable text for students of social and political theory, sociology, social psychology, cultural studies, and gender studies.

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