{"product_id":"signs-of-identity-9781138280946","title":"Signs of Identity","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of Identity \u003c\/em\u003epresents an interdisciplinary introduction to collective identity, using insights from social psychology, anthropology, sociology and the humanities. It takes the basic concept of semiotics  the sign  as its central notion, and specifies in detail in what ways identity can be seen as a sign, how it functions as a sign, and how signs of identity are related to those who have that identity. Recognizing that the sense of belonging is both the source of solidarity and discrimination, the book argues for the importance of emotional attachment to collective identity. The argument is supported by a large number of real-life examples of how collective emotions affect group formation, collective action and inter-group relations. By addressing the current issues of authenticity and the Self, multiculturalism, intersectionality and social justice, the book helps to stimulate discussion of the contested topics of identity in contemporary society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a good book – interesting, readable, well-researched, thorough, and comprehensive. It\u003cbr\u003eattempts to encompass relevant findings from a wide variety of angles and disciplines, and it\u003cbr\u003eprogresses systematically and methodically. It presents the bricks and mortar of identity-building\u003cbr\u003ebefore moving to the most intriguing issues in the contemporary world, those that pertain to the\u003cbr\u003epersistence of national identities (especially in the eastern part of Europe, from where the Estonian\u003cbr\u003eauthor hails).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUlf Hedetoft, University of Copenhagen, Journal of multilingual and multicultural development, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction 2. The Conceptions of Collective Identity 3. The Nature of Social Phenomena 4. Identity as Sign 5. Identity Signals 6. Identity Meanings 7. Identification 8. Identity Negotiation 9. Hot and Cold Identities 10. Epilogue: What Next?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019474108759,"sku":"9781138280946","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138280946.jpg?v=1750780382","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/signs-of-identity-9781138280946","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}