The virtual self : a contemporary sociology
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Bibliographic Information
The virtual self : a contemporary sociology
（21st-century sociology / Steven Seidman, editor, 7）
Blackwell, 2004
- : hb
- : pbk
Available at 18 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-186) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Virtual Self is an engaging and exciting text that addresses issues relating to our rapidly changing society, social structure, and communication needs. In doing so, it addresses major issues in sociology that inform virtually all of a student's course work.
Introduces students to concepts of the self and society in an age of rapid technology and high speed communication
Examines the relationship between everyday life and social structure in key domains of communication, personality, work/family, leisure and entertainment, and economics
Written in a lively, engaging style for readers without a sociological background
Table of Contents
Preface. 1. Everyday Life in Our Wired World.
2. Sociology's Encyclopedia.
3. Does Postmodernism Make You Mad? or, Did You Flunk Statistics?.
4. Adventures in Capitalism.
5. Girl Talk.
6. Virtually, a Sociology!.
Glossary.
References.
Index
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