Self and Identity: Fundamental Issues: 1 (Rutgers Series on Self and Social Identity) - Softcover

Jussim, Lee; Ashmore, Richard D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195098277 ISBN 13: 9780195098273

Publisher: Oxford University Press USA, 1997

Synopsis

Presents the historical progression of the exploration of self and identity-related constructs in addition to providing a critical analysis of these perspectives.

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Review

"Self and Identity: Fundamental Issues presents the historical progression of the exploration of self and identity-related constructs in addition to providing a critical analysis of these perspectives. Given that the editors of this book did not impose specific meanings on the terms 'self' and 'identity, ' the reader is able to read each chapter as a separate and unique approach to this topic area. ... Chapters within this book are organized around two themes: contrasting perspectives on the nature of self and identity, and contexts that are critical for understanding self and identity. ... [T]he chapters are well organized and easy to grasp. Even those fairly unfamiliar with psychological theory can quickly begin to understand the authors' intended direction and theoretical analyses. ... Overall, this piece is a great foundation for individuals of all disciplines who are interested in topics associated with the self."--Disability Studies Quarterly

Synopsis

This volume presents a detailed analysis of some of the most fundamental issues facing scholars studying self and identity. Chapters written by a set of social scientists, from the fields of psychology, sociology and anthropology, represent the diverse issues, perspectives and controversies inherent in the recent wave of interest in the self, and suggest productive avenues of analysis and empirical research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press USA
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195098277
• ISBN 13: 9780195098273
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256