Cards of Identity
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
British Literature
ISBN-10
1564783197
ISBN-13
9781564783196
Publisher
Dalkey Archive Press
Imprint
Dalkey Archive Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 13th, 2002
Print length
301 Pages
Weight
370 grams
Dimensions
21.70 x 14.10 x 1.70 cms
Product Classification:
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
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A Scathing Satire On Psychology, Identity Theory And Class Prejudice; Cards of Identity is a scathing satire of psychology, identity theory, and class prejudice. The plot centers on an annual meeting of the Identity Club, a group of psychologists who come together to present "case histories" promoting their chosen theory of identity. These case studies (three of which are presented in the novel) are not scientific treatises, but fictional representations of characters in line with the author's biases. In fact, members of the Club aren't allowed to interact with actual patients when creating their stories. Surrounding this meeting is the equally bizarre story of the local townspeople, who are brainwashed and transformed into servants for the convention, and who end the book with a show-stopping Shakespearian play.
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