Perspectives on Social Identity addresses an increasingly important topic in social and political theory. It argues that we have a collection of social selves and that our identities are influenced by such things as class, gender, sexuality, race, nationality, religious views and by the media. The book includes contributions from a variety of scholars in the field and aims to provide an undergraduate audience with an accessible introduction to a fascinating subject. Social Identities is particularly useful for students studying courses on social identity, sociology, social and political theory and contemporary culture. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.