Which of the following statements is true about the book The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, written by sociologist Erving Goffman, University of California, Berkeley?
A) In the book, he claimed that people are all involved in a constant negotiation with others to publicly define their identities and the nature of the situation.
B) In the book, he warned that the impression of reality fostered by a performance is a delicate, fragile thing that can be shattered by minor mishaps.
C) In the book, he described social interaction as a dramaturgical performance.
D) All of the answers are correct.

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The book "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life" by Erving Goffman discusses how individuals manage their public identities through social interactions, likening it to a theatrical performance, and emphasizes the fragility of these performances.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Book