THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF FRAUD: DRAMATURGY, CARNEGIE AND PUPPET THEATER

THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF FRAUD: DRAMATURGY, CARNEGIE AND PUPPET THEATER

A discussion of the basic elements, social uses, & social origins of the presentation coaching movement of Dale Carnegie. Utilizing the form of critique from dramaturgical sociology, it is argued that, since the interactional encounters described by Carnegie & his associates are controlled e...

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Veröffentlicht in:Mid-American Review of Sociology 1986-04, Vol.11 (1), p.45-66
1. Verfasser: Welsh, John F.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Alienation
Capitalism
Civil society
Coaching
Commodities
Courses
Fraud
Puppets
Self Actualization
Self Presentation
Social interaction
Social psychology
Theater
Workshops (Courses)
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Zusammenfassung:A discussion of the basic elements, social uses, & social origins of the presentation coaching movement of Dale Carnegie. Utilizing the form of critique from dramaturgical sociology, it is argued that, since the interactional encounters described by Carnegie & his associates are controlled externally, the form of drama entailed resembles puppet theater. In conclusion, the personal & social costs of the reduction of humans to the status of puppets are noted. 33 References. AA
ISSN:0732-913X
1094-5830
2469-8466
DOI:10.17161/STR.1808.5000