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Erving Goffman
ISBN 9780241548004
Rs. 1,118
Penguin Modern Classics
Asylums
Essays on the Social Situation of Mental Patients and Other Inmates
Who it's for: Readers interested in sociology, psychology, and institutional critique
In his seminal work, Erving Goffman offers a compelling sociological examination of "total institutions"—environments such as mental hospitals, prisons, boarding schools, and nursing homes that isolate individuals from society. He dissects the intricate power dynamics and regimented systems within these closed worlds, revealing how lives are managed "on the inside" and the profound impact on an individual's sense of self.Why You Should Read? Gain critical insight into the structure and impact of total institutions on human identity. Explore pioneering sociological analysis from one of the twentieth century's most influential social scientists. Understand the complex relationship between individuals and the institutions that contain them. Examine themes of selfhood, social control, and adaptation in confined environments.
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- Examines 'total institutions' such as mental hospitals, prisons, and boarding schools
- Analyzes power dynamics and regimented systems within closed environments
- Explores the impact of institutional life on individual sense of self
- Pioneering sociological analysis by a major 20th-century social scientist
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Questions about this book
What are 'total institutions'?
Total institutions are environments like mental hospitals, prisons, boarding schools, and nursing homes that isolate individuals from society and manage their lives under a regimented system.
What is the main focus of this book?
The book focuses on the social situation of mental patients and other inmates, dissecting the power dynamics and systems within total institutions and their impact on the self.
Who is the author?
Erving Goffman, a prominent sociologist of the 20th century, known for his influential analyses of social interaction and institutions.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of selfhood, social control, and adaptation in confined environments, as well as the relationship between individuals and institutions.