{"product_id":"strategic-interaction-conduct-and-communication-monograph-1-9780812276077","title":"Strategic Interaction (Conduct and Communication Monograph 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe two essays in this classic work by sociologist Erving Goffman deal with the calculative  gamelike aspects of human interaction. Goffman examines the strategy of words and deeds; he uses the term \"strategic interaction\" to describe gamelike events in which an individuals situation is fully dependent on the move of ones opponent and in which both players know this and have the wit to use this awareness for advantage. Goffman aims to show that strategic interaction can be isolated analytically from the general study of communication and face-to-face interaction. The first essay addresses expression games  in which a participant spars to discover the value of information given openly or unwittingly by another. The author uses vivid examples from espionage literature and high-level political intrigue to show how people mislead one another in the information game. Both observer and observed create evidence that is false and uncover evidence that is real. In \"Strategic Interaction \" the books second essay  action is the central concern  and expression games are secondary. Goffman makes clear that often  when it seems that an opponent sets off a course of action through verbal communication  he really has a finger on your trigger  your chips on the table  or your check in his bank. Communication may reinforce conduct  but in the end  action speaks louder. Those who gamble with their wits  and those who study those who do  will find this analysis important and stimulating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67600694083637,"sku":"ByrdShop_0812276078","price":458.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780812276077.jpg?v=1790978474","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/strategic-interaction-conduct-and-communication-monograph-1-9780812276077","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}