The Tyranny of Identity
Understanding the Complex Nature of Identity Formation
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:22nd Sep '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This insightful book delves into the complexities of identity formation, examining various influences and intersections across disciplines. The Tyranny of Identity is essential for understanding this intricate topic.
The exploration of identity in The Tyranny of Identity is both personal and interdisciplinary, delving into the myriad factors and disciplines that shape who we are. The author employs a creative blend of metaphor, imagery, and poetry alongside a diverse array of academic sources, crafting a holistic approach to understanding identity formation. This unique perspective invites readers to consider the intricate layers that contribute to their sense of self.
Using the metaphor of Babushka dolls, the book illustrates how our identities are composed of various experiences and influences that reside within our mind, body, and spirit. Each layer represents different activities and aspects of our lives, collectively shaping our multiple identities, both conscious and subconscious. As the chapters unfold, readers are encouraged to reflect on the complex interplay between identity and broader societal themes, including nationhood, politics, education, and culture.
The Tyranny of Identity stands out as a comprehensive, cross-cultural examination of identity, emphasizing its relevance across all academic disciplines. It serves as essential reading for students and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this multifaceted topic. By addressing the intersections of identity with family, religion, gender, and contemporary institutions, the book invites readers to engage with the complexities of identity in a thoughtful and informed manner.
'In The Tyranny of Identity Professor Patrick Pietroni once again demonstrates he is always the scholar, always the professor, always the teacher, and always the intellectual guide. In this most readable and understandable work he guides the reader through his own search for identity and helps the reader to understand the most human of questions, "What is the current state of the world, and what is my role within that world?" The work is brilliant, immensely readable, insightful, and reflective for both the author and the reader. Dr. Pietroni is one of the world’s leading compassion scholars and he demonstrates his compassion for others as well as for himself.'
John-Robert Curtin, Ph.D., professor, author, and poet
'Professor Pietroni’s reflections on his experience of ‘otherness’ are shared with honesty and vulnerability, revealing a multi-faceted identity, and an enriched personal, professional, and cultural life. This book is a much-needed call for compassion and humanity in our troubled world.'
Dr Kathryn Waddington, Emerita Fellow in Psychology, University of Westminster, UK
'This highly personal and deeply empathetic exploration of the inner self is an essential guide to how one makes sense of the world and one's place in it. Full of wisdom and compassion, Pietroni's unique insights will be of valuable use to practitioners and professionals across the wellbeing world.'
Stephen Wilkinson, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Chair of the University Assessment, Learning and Teaching Committee, Director of the International Institute for the Study of Cuba, School of Economics and International Studies
ISBN: 9781032512631
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 320g
200 pages