Using Symbolic Interactionist theories and descriptions of the everyday life of self-defined 'shy' people, the book explores the social processes of becoming a 'shy person' and performing the shy self in public places. The question of interactional competence is discussed in relation to issues of identity, embodiment, performativity and deviance.
| ISBN: | 9780230801325 |
| Publication date: | 10th January 2007 |
| Author: | Scott, Susie |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Format: | Ebook |
Using Symbolic Interactionist theories and descriptions of the everyday life of self-defined 'shy' people, the book explores the social processes of becoming a 'shy person' and performing the shy self in public places. The question of interactional competence is discussed in relation to issues of identity, embodiment, performativity and deviance.
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Shyness and Society was written by Scott, Susie and published by Palgrave Macmillan UK
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