The Virtual Self

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"Those interested in knowing more about occupations at anindividual or societal level will learn much from this book, whichoffers a wide and forward-looking sociological perspective."Journal of Occupational Science "This is a bold, innovative work; a powerful study that atteststo the cultural construction of the virtual and 'real'self in an often terrifying post-industrial world. Ben Agger isAmerica's leading sociological theorist in the criticalschool tradition. Classical and contemporary sociological theoryignored the issues he addresses in this book: namely how the selfis embedded in technology. Agger corrects this oversight, and inthe process has written a book that belongs on the shelf of allserious students of self, the media, culture, and the organizationof everyday life." - Norman K. Denzin, University ofIllinois at Urbana-Champaign "The Virtual Self explores the many challenges posed by'virtuality' for ethical, political, and socialanalysis. Agger mobilizes a wide-ranging style of intertextualcriticism that engagingly illustrates why virtual selves andnetwork societies must become a new focus for contemporary socialresearch. His accessible approach and conversational style makethis an ideal book for courses in several different disciplines."- Timothy W. Luke, Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState University