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Mind Self and Society

George H.; Morris Mead
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Mind Self and Society

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1937

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George H.; Morris Mead

Mind Self and Society

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1937
Book Details
Pages

564

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago • 1930s

Publication Year

1937

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Mind, Self and Society by George H. Mead, edited by Morris, explores the development of self through social interaction. It emphasizes communication, particularly language, as central to forming an individual's consciousness and identity, linking personal development to societal processes. Mead outlines how humans use symbols to relate to each other and understand their roles within society.

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

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Mind, Self, and Society by George H. Mead offers insightful perspectives on social psychology and symbolic interactionism. Praised for its foundational ideas on the formation of self through social interaction, some critique its complex language and organization. Overall, it's valued as a seminal work in understanding human behavior and societal dynamics.

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Who Should Read Mind Self and Society?

Readers who enjoy Mind, Self, and Society by George H. Mead typically have an interest in social psychology, symbolic interactionism, and the development of self. They may also appreciate works like Erving Goffman's The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life and Charles Cooley's Human Nature and the Social Order.

Book Details
Pages

564

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago • 1930s

Publication Year

1937

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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