{"product_id":"concepts-of-the-self-hardcover","title":"Concepts of the Self - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnthony Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new, updated edition provides a lively, lucid and compelling introduction to contemporary controversies over the self and self-identity in the social sciences and humanities. In an accessible and concise format, the book ranges from classical intellectual traditions of symbolic interactionism, psychoanalysis and Foucauldian theory, through feminism and postfeminism, to postmodernism and the mobilities paradigm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith characteristic verve and clarity, Anthony Elliott explores the relationship between power, identity and personhood, connecting varied theoretical debates directly to matters of contemporary relevance and urgency, such as identity politics, the sociology of personal relationships and intimacy, and the politics of sexuality. This edition also includes a new chapter on the digital revolution, which situates the self and work\/life transformations within the context of AI, Industry 4.0, advanced robotics and accelerating automation. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOffering thoughtful entry points to a rich and complex literature, along with robust critical responses to each theory, \u003ci\u003eConcepts of the Self\u003c\/i\u003e will continue to be an invaluable text for students of social and political theory, sociology, social psychology, cultural studies, and gender studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnthony Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e is Executive Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at the University of South Australia, where he is Research Professor of Sociology and Dean of External Engagement. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. His recent books include \u003ci\u003eReinvention\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIdentity Troubles\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Culture of AI\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47415179215026,"sku":"9781509538799","price":119.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/90a0c52949d47347673902c5cff6290e.webp?v=1778372890","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/concepts-of-the-self-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}