The Autobiographical Self in Time and Culture

The Autobiographical Self in Time and Culture
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9780199737833
ISBN-13 : 0199737835
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Book Synopsis The Autobiographical Self in Time and Culture by : Qi Wang

Download or read book The Autobiographical Self in Time and Culture written by Qi Wang and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the developmental, social, cultural, and historical origins of the autobiographical self - the self that is made of memories of the personal past and of the family and the community. It combines rigorous research, compelling theoretical insights, sensitive survey of real memories and memory conversations, and fascinating personal anecdotes to convey a message: the autobiographical self is conditioned by one's time and culture.


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