Shyness and Society: The Illusion of Competence

Scott, Susie

Using Symbolic Interactionist theories and descriptions of the everyday life of self-defined 'shy' people, the book explores the social processes of becoming a 'shy person' and performing the shy self in public places. The question of interactional competence is discussed in relation to issues of identity, embodiment, performativity and deviance.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349545018

DOI: 10.1057/9780230801325

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 194