Social Selves: Theories of Self and Society

by Ian Burkitt

This new, completely revised version builds on the popular success of the First Edition . It seeks to answer the basic social question of ′who am I?′ by developing an understanding of self-identity as formed in social relations and social activity. Comprehensive, jargon-free and authoritative, it will be required reading on courses in self and society, identity, and personality formation.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

216 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008