Mind Self and Society

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1937
564
Novel • Fiction
Chicago • 1930s
1937
Adult
18+ years
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
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.
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.
564
Novel • Fiction
Chicago • 1930s
1937
Adult
18+ years
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