{"product_id":"identity-9780745633084","title":"Identity","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis topical new book by Zygmunt Bauman explores the notion of identity in the modern world. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs we grapple with the insecurity and uncertainty of liquid modernity, Bauman argues that our socio-political, cultural, professional, religious and sexual identities are undergoing a process of continual transformation. Identities the world over have become more precarious than ever: we live in an era of constant change and disposability - whether it''s last season's outfit, or car, or even partner  and our identities as a result have become transient and deeply elusive. In a world of rapid global change where national borders are increasingly eroded, our identities are in a state of continuous flux.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentity - a notion that by its very nature is elusive and ambivalent  has become a key concept for understanding the changing nature of social life and personal experience in our contemporary, liquid modern age. In this brief book, Zygmunt Bau\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A thoroughly approachable introduction to Bauman's ideas and fighting spirit.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e-- The Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is an enjoyable and instructive read in an accessible language and a pocket format.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- International Journal of Contemporary Sociology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction by Benedetto Vecchi 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentity 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 102\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404366946647,"sku":"9780745633084","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780745633084.jpg?v=1730486241","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/identity-9780745633084","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}