Self and other in an age of uncertain meaning : communication and the marriage of minds / Timothy D. Stephen.

"Self and Other in an Age of Uncertain Meaning is the first book to look at the widespread problems of self in modern societies. It examines the paradox between the abundance of choice in modern society and our difficulty in sustaining meaningful connections and a balanced sense of self. As this book argues, over time the mind has evolved and done so in tandem with the evolution of human communication and social relationships. Chapters analyze the synthesis of language, mind, culture, and intimacy to argue that we have been rendered dependent on social experience in ways that are disruptive to interpersonal relationships and security of self. The book then explores how we might be able to construct a relationship based in mutual recognition of moral and intellectual equality between partners and restore a healthy sense of self and intimate connection. Rich with authentic client stories, this text will offer profound insights for scholars in sociology, psychoanalysis, psychology, communications, and culture"-- Provided by publisher.