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The Virtual Self

Ben Agger

2003256 pagesabout 4–6 hours
2003
first published
  • 2007John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. · ENGISBN 9780470775172
  • 2003Blackwell Publishing Limited · 256 pages · ENGISBN 9780631216483
  • 2003Blackwell Publishing Limited · 256 pages · ENGISBN 9780631216490

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.

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