Excuses
Masquerades in Search of Grace
Will be published approx. on 31. December 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
359 pages
978-0-9752738-1-4 (ISBN)
Description
'In the two decades since this book was first published, excuse making has flourished-both as a practice and as a process inviting investigation and theory. Indeed, how could it be otherwise?' So write the authors in their new introduction. But they also maintain that excuse making is a critical element in what social psychologists refer to as 'reality negotiation.' Originally published by John Wiley in 1983.
Reviews / Votes
'Illuminating the strategies that prop up favorable views of self, this book is even more relevant today than when it was first published.' (Roy F. Baumeister, Florida State University)'Excuse making is forever with us and this book still is our best guide to understanding it.' (Sharon Stephens Brehm, Indiana University)
'A true classic. It belongs on the bookshelf of anyone who wants to fully understand the subtleties of interpersonal communication.' (Robert B. Cialdani, Arizona State University)
'The best analysis of the tendency to shift blame to others. Its style, consistency, comprehensiveness, and theoretical insights are unmatched.' (Donelson R. Forsyth, Virginia Commonwealth University)
'It is great to see this classic get a fresh face. I highly recommend it.' (Everett L. Worthington, Virginia Commonwealth University)
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Clinton Corners
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 269 mm
Width: 164 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
675 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9752738-1-4 (9780975273814)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
C. R. Snyder, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Raymond L. Higgins, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Rita J. Stucky, Private Practice, Lawrence, Kansas
Raymond L. Higgins, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Rita J. Stucky, Private Practice, Lawrence, Kansas
Content
Introduction to the Percheron Press Edition
1. Browsing Through the Excuses Costume Shop
2. The Philosophical Backdrop to the Excuse Masquerade
3. Theory of Excuses: Positive Images for Adults and Others
4. Retrospective Excuses: Masquerades for the Past
5. Anticipatory Excuses: Masquerades for the Future
6. The Excuse-Making Actors: Individual Differences in Locus of Control
7. The Development of Excuse-Making
8. Excuses Gone Awry
9. Interventions for Excuses
10. The Value of Excuse-Making
References
Author Index
Subject Index
1. Browsing Through the Excuses Costume Shop
2. The Philosophical Backdrop to the Excuse Masquerade
3. Theory of Excuses: Positive Images for Adults and Others
4. Retrospective Excuses: Masquerades for the Past
5. Anticipatory Excuses: Masquerades for the Future
6. The Excuse-Making Actors: Individual Differences in Locus of Control
7. The Development of Excuse-Making
8. Excuses Gone Awry
9. Interventions for Excuses
10. The Value of Excuse-Making
References
Author Index
Subject Index