“Society is an insane asylum ran by the inmates.”
Quote by Erving Goffman
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Erving Goffman
Erving Goffman (June 11, 1922 - November 19, 1982) was a Canadian sociologist who is considered one of the most influential sociologists of the 20th century. He is known for his contributions to symbolic interactionism and impression management theory. more
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