Beschreibung
In addition to summarizing Goffman’s major concepts and his influence on other scholars, the book includes an intellectual biography, explication of his methods, and an example of how to extend his ideas. Readers are invited to consider Goffman as a lens through which to view much of the pattern evident in the social world.
Autorenportrait
Yves Winkin is University Professor of Communication at the Ecole normale supérieure of Lyon (ENSL), France, and Extraordinary Professor of Anthropology at the University of Liège, Belgium. His major books include
(1996, translated into Spanish and Portuguese
(1988, translated into Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese); and
(1981, translated into Greek, Spanish and Portuguese). His latest book is
(2012, with Sonia Lavadinho). His MA is from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Pennsylvania; his PhD is from the University of Liège.
Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz is Director of the Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Professor Emerita at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Among her books are:
(2012, with Peter Hoff),
(2010),
(2009, with Gloria Galanes),
(2002),
(1995),
(1993), and
(1989). Leeds-Hurwitz earned her MA and PhD degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.
Rezension
«Winkin and Leeds-Hurwitz have succeeded in presenting a succinct, eminently readable introduction to the work of Erving Goffman [...]. [...] it provides an excellent, accessible, and rich overview of his prodigious output, making Erving Goffman a useful resource for students and researchers alike. [...] This slender volume punches well above its weight and should find a place on most folklorists' shelves.»
(Timothy Tangherllini, Folklore Vol.127 No.3 2016)
«Goffman is an intriguing figure, worthy of study as much as his theories. This text manages to separate the man from his theories, yet it illustrates the
powerful relationship between the two and how, together, they constitute a continuing influential presence.»
(Daniel P. Compora, Journal of Folklore Research Reviews April 2015)
Inhalt
Contents: Who Was Goffman? – Goffman’s Ideas – Goffman in Communication Goffman’s Method – Observing the Interaction Order Through Goffman’s Eyes.
