ISBN:
9780511714986
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (404 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
302.1
Keywords:
Self
;
Identity (Psychology)
;
Globalization
;
Self..
;
Identity (Psychology)
;
Globalization
;
Electronic books
;
Selbst
;
Identität
;
Psychologie
;
Globalisierung
;
Selbst
;
Identität
;
Psychologie
;
Globalisierung
Abstract:
This book provides a comprehensive social-scientific theory, incorporating the deep implications of the process of globalization, and its impact on individual development.
Abstract:
Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Self as extended in space: globalizationand localization -- Self as extended in time: three models of the self in collective history -- The process of positioning as basic to dialogical self theory -- The developmental origins of the dialogical self -- A dialogical view of emotions -- On the interface of theory and practice -- Some specific features of this book -- Notes -- Chapter 1 The impact of globalization and localization on self and identity -- Globalization, localization, and uncertainty: a socio-cultural analysis -- Globalization and localization as its counter-force -- "Glocalization," civilization, and the problem of global optimism -- Globalization and uncertainty -- Global and local identities -- Aspects of uncertainty -- A multi-voiced and dialogical self -- Three reasons for a dialogical approach -- Multiplicity of voices in the self -- Dialogical capacity -- Alterity -- The other-in-the-self: a multiplicity of voices -- Features of a globalizing position repertoire -- "I as a lover of music:" the Portuguese fado -- Contradiction of cultural positions -- Collective voices and audiences -- Psychopathology -- Dialogue and social dominance -- Social dominance as reflection of power differences -- Social dominance and hierarchical organization of self -- Recognition of social power in theories of self -- Emotional voices -- Home and homesteading -- Subject, object, and abject -- Five strategies to cope with a heightened level of uncertainty -- On the mutual complementarity of the social and the biological -- Biologically based need for stability in a changing world -- A Pakistani family -- The "dialogical brain" -- Basic needs as reducing the openness of the dialogical self -- Social nature of emotions.
Description / Table of Contents:
1. The impact of globalization and localization on self and identity -- 2. Self and identity in historical perspective: traditional, modern, post-modern and dialogical models -- 3. Positioning theory and dialogue -- 4. Positioning and dialogue in life-long development -- 5. A dialogical view of emotions -- 6. Practical implications for organizations, motivation, and conflict-resolution.
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