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Constructing the Self, Constructing America
Book • 1995
Philip Cushman's "Constructing the Self, Constructing America" explores the societal and cultural factors that contribute to the development of self and identity in American society.
The book examines how historical and social forces shape individual experiences and perceptions of self.
Cushman analyzes the impact of consumerism, individualism, and other cultural trends on the formation of self-esteem and identity.
He argues that these factors contribute to a sense of alienation and fragmentation, leading to psychological distress.
The book offers a critical perspective on the relationship between individual psychology and broader social structures.
The book examines how historical and social forces shape individual experiences and perceptions of self.
Cushman analyzes the impact of consumerism, individualism, and other cultural trends on the formation of self-esteem and identity.
He argues that these factors contribute to a sense of alienation and fragmentation, leading to psychological distress.
The book offers a critical perspective on the relationship between individual psychology and broader social structures.
