Identity has become a buzzword that we hear about in a range of contexts, from
concern with the self expressed through therapy, to identity crises that operate
on the global arena. This book offers the first introduction to the lively
debates surrounding the concept of identity. Drawing on examples of gender,
ethnic, age and work identities, as well as those linked to place and nation,
this collection explores personal, social and cultural identities. Taking an
interdisciplinary approach, the book maps out contemporary debates about
identity within sociology, cultural studies, media studies, social psychology
and political science. Each chapter addresses the variety of ways in which
theories about identity