Emotions, the Social Bond, and Human Reality

Autori

• Thomas J. Scheff

Parametri

• 264 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Scienze sociali

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Focusing on the interplay between social interaction and structure, Thomas Scheff presents a novel method for studying human behavior. He integrates insights from both the humanities and social sciences to reveal the intricate details of human reality, emphasizing the role of emotions in social bonds. By examining the lives of individuals, including inner-city children and characters from literature like Jane Austen's heroines, he highlights how words and gestures within their contexts illuminate the relationship between personal experiences and societal influences.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

(In brossura)