Identity Troubles An introduction

A compelling and original analysis of the impact of the digital revolution upon everyday life, the self and the body - Anthony Giddens, House of Lords and the London School of Economics, UK

Anthony Elliott is one of the foremost scholars on identity. In this new book, he builds on his previous work by taking into account the significant changes in this new century of modes of constructing and performing identity. This book is theoretically sophisticated, but Elliott writes in such an accessible and interesting way that readers will find themselves learning much about the complexity of contemporary issues, problems and practices of identities. -Deborah Lupton, Centenary Research Professor News & Media Research, University of Canberra, Australia

A really exciting and comprehensive dissection of many different identity troubles in an accelerating, trans-human world on the move - a world of invention, celebrity and makeover. - Professor John Urry, Distinguished Prof of Sociology and Co-Director Institute for Social Futures, Lancaster University, UK