The Importance of Disappointment

By Ian Craib

Book Overview

This book explores the nature of identity in late modern society, arguing that new possibilities of living, such as 'personal growth', are in fact illusions. This is shown by examining modern theories of death and ideas of masculinity.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415093821
• ISBN13: 9780415093828
• Release Date: September 1994
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher