Encounters: Two Studies in the Sociology of Interaction by Erving Goffman is a book that explores the nature of social interaction between individuals. The book is divided into two parts, with each part focusing on a different aspect of social interaction. The first part of the book is titled ""The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life"" and is considered one of Goffman's most famous works. This section explores the concept of ""impression management"" and how individuals present themselves to others in social situations. Goffman argues that individuals engage in a form of performance when interacting with others, carefully crafting their behavior and appearance to create a desired impression. The second part of the book is titled ""Encounters"" and focuses on the ways in which individuals interact with each other in more informal settings. Goffman examines the various elements that make...
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