{"product_id":"you-and-your-profile-identity-after-authenticity-9780231196000","title":"You and Your Profile: Identity After Authenticity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe book \"You and Your Profile\" argues that the profile marks an epochal shift in our concept of identity and provides strategies for handling the pressure of social media by distancing oneself from one's public face. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 312 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 May 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Columbia University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe way we present ourselves and interact with others is increasingly shaped by profiles, which present a curated version of our identity to a broader public. These profiles not only reflect how we are perceived but also influence how we perceive ourselves. As we observe how others perceive us, we adjust our self-presentation accordingly. Profile-based identity is prevalent in various aspects of society, from pop culture to politics, marketing to morality. However, critics often dismiss this superficiality in favor of a supposedly pure ideal of authentic or sincere expression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this book, Hans-Georg Moeller and Paul J. Dambrosio argue that the profile represents a significant shift in our understanding of identity and its implications. They explore the mechanisms behind profiles, their widespread application in our daily lives, and the ways in which they shape our values. Drawing from social theory, philosophy, and cultural critique, they offer a practical vocabulary for navigating the digital age. Incorporating insights from the Daoist tradition, they propose strategies for managing the pressure of social media by disconnecting from our public face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive and nuanced consideration of the identity crisis of our era. It offers valuable insights on how to maintain sanity in a world characterized by proliferating profiles. By examining the ways in which profiles shape our identities and interactions, this book provides a roadmap for individuals seeking to navigate the complexities of contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 540g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 145 x 224 x 28 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780231196000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hans-Georg Moeller,Paul J. D'Ambrosio","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44095573786874,"sku":"9780231196000","price":80.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646148126807_book.jpg?v=1646910703","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/you-and-your-profile-identity-after-authenticity-9780231196000","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}