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Identity: A Very Short Introduction by Florian Coulmas 2019 Paperback

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Format: Trade Paperback Book Series: Very Short Introductions Ser. brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Intended Audience: Trade Genre: Philosophy, Psychology Number of Pages: 176 Pages LCCN: 2018-958747 Table Of Content: Introduction: an identity wave1. "Who am I?" Identity in philosophy2. Identity in logic and the classical law of thought3. Given or constructed? Identity in cultural anthropology4. Adam and Eve, Hijra, LGBTQs and the shake-up of gender identities5. Identity politics: promises and dangers6. "Your station in life." Social identities in our time7. Citizenship, legal status, and proof of identity - identity as a legal concept8. Selfhood, character, and personality - the psychology of identity9. "They don't speak our language." Identity in linguistics10. Who is behind the mask? Identity in literature and literary criticismConclusionsFurther readingIndex Item Weight: 4.7 Oz Item Width: 4.5 in ISBN-10: 0198828543 Item Length: 6.9 in Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated LC Classification Number: BD236 Illustrator: Yes Synopsis: Identity has become one of the most widely used terms today, appearing in many different contexts. Anything and everything has an identity, and identity crises have become almost equally pervasive. Yet 'identity' is extremely versatile, meaning different things to different people and in different scientific disciplines. To many its meaning seems self-evident, since its various uses share common features, so often the term is used without a definition of what, exactly, is meant by it. This provokes the core question: What exactly is identity? In this Very Short Introduction Florian Coulmas provides a survey of the many faces of the concept of identity, and discusses its significance and varied meanings in the fields of philosophy, sociology, and psychology, as well as politics and law. Tracing our concern with identity to its deep roots in Europe's intellectual history, individualism, and the felt need to draw borderlines, Coulmas identifies the most important features used to mark off individual and collective identities, and demonstrates why they are deemed important. He concludes with a glimpse at the many ways in which literature has engaged with problems of identity throughout history.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., Identity has become one of the most widely used terms today, appearing in many different contexts. Anything and everything has an identity, and identity crises have become almost equally pervasive. Yet "identity" is extremely versatile, meaning different things to different people and in different scientific disciplines. To many its meaning seems self-evident, since its various uses share common features, so often the term is used without a definition of what, exactly, is meant by it. This provokes the core question: What exactly is identity? In this Very Short Introduction Florian Coulmas provides a survey of the many faces of the concept of identity, and discusses its significance and varied meanings in the fields of philosophy, sociology, and psychology, as well as politics and law. Tracing our concern with identity to its deep roots in Europe's intellectual history, individualism, and the felt need to draw borderlines, Coulmas identifies the most important features used to mark off individual and collective identities, and demonstrates why they are deemed important. He concludes with a glimpse at the many ways in which literature has engaged with problems of identity throughout history.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., Identity has become one of the most widely used terms today, appearing in many different contexts. Anything and everything has an identity, and identity crises have become almost equally pervasive. Yet "identity" is extremely versatile, meaning different things to different people and in different scientific disciplines. To many its meaning seems self-evident, since its various uses share common features, so often the term is used without a definition of what, exactly, is meant by it. This provokes the core question: What exactly is identity? In this Very Short Introduction Florian Coulmas provides a survey of the many faces of the concept of identity, and discusses its significance and varied meanings in the fields of philosophy, sociology, and psychology, as well as politics and law. Tracing our concern with identity to its deep roots in Europe's intellectual history, individualism, and the felt need to draw borderlines, Coulmas identifies the most important features used to mark off individual and collective identities, and demonstrates why they are deemed important. He concludes with a glimpse at the many ways in which literature has engaged with problems of identity throughout history. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., 'Identity' as a concept has many faces, and its very versatility in different contexts can make it hard to define. Florian Coulmas discusses the many meanings of this slippery concept, considering why individual and collective identities are important to us, and discussing the problems asserting individual identities can create. Dewey Decimal: 126 Dewey Edition: 23 Item Height: 0.4 in ISBN-13: 9780198828549 Book Title: Identity : a Very Short Introduction Topic: General Language: English Author: Florian Coulmas Publication Year: 2019 Reviews: Coulmas' masterful coverage of a diverse range of literature, from philosophy, law and psychology to linguistics, anthropology, and politics, makes this short introduction a treasure trove for anyone who wishes to understand or research issues of identity in history as well in the contemporary world. An invaluable guide to a fascinating field. gtin13: 9780198828549

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  1. This book is a fantastic read! It breaks down the complex topic of identity in a clear, engaging way without oversimplifying. Coulmas delivers insightful perspectives that make you think, all in a compact, easy-to-digest format. Perfect for anyone curious about what shapes who we are—whether for study or casual reading. Highly recommend!

    Rohith KOTEVAL

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