The virtual self : a contemporary sociology

By:

Agger, Ben

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Malden Blackwell Pub., 2004. 2004Description: vii, 203 pages ; 24 cmDDC classification:

303.4833 AGG

Summary: "The Virtual Self is a concise, critical introduction to social life in an age of rapid technology and high-speed communication. It addresses a fundamental question of our time: is contemporary society significantly different from the society that formed the theories and basic concepts of the founders of sociology?" "Written in a lively, accessible style, The Virtual Self presumes no sociological background and cites ample literature for further reference. Students and scholars will find it an engaging and exciting text.

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"The Virtual Self is a concise, critical introduction to social life in an age of rapid technology and high-speed communication. It addresses a fundamental question of our time: is contemporary society significantly different from the society that formed the theories and basic concepts of the founders of sociology?" "Written in a lively, accessible style, The Virtual Self presumes no sociological background and cites ample literature for further reference. Students and scholars will find it an engaging and exciting text.

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