New Perspectives on Goffman in Language and Interaction: Body, Participation and the Self

This collection explores new perspectives on Erving Goffman's work, revisiting his place in contemporary social theory and interactional linguistics research. It highlights the theoretical foundations of Goffman's research across linguistics and the social sciences, with sections on self and identity, participation, and bodily practices in social interaction. The book offers a comprehensive critical overview of Goffman's legacy and the conceptual grounding for new studies to investigate his continuing role in contemporary scholarship. It is of interest to students and scholars in sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, and critical discourse analysis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating collection delves into fresh perspectives on the groundbreaking work of Erving Goffman, re-examining his influential position in contemporary social theory and interactional linguistics research. Its profound impact has paved the way for uncovering new insights in conversation analysis, enriching our understanding of Goffman's enduring legacy. The volume establishes the theoretical underpinnings of Goffman's research, spanning linguistics and the social sciences. By bringing together a diverse group of scholars from various disciplines, the book is structured around these central themes, including self and identity, participation, and bodily practices in social interaction. Each chapter is thoughtfully composed of three distinct perspectives. Firstly, it provides a retrospective analysis of Goffman's original texts, highlighting their relevance and correlation in contemporary empirical research within the realm of conversation analysis. Secondly, it explores the conceptual implications of Goffman's ideas in relevant fields such as interactional sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, critical sociolinguistics, and related disciplines. Lastly, the chapter concludes with a discussion of the broader implications of Goffman's work for contemporary scholarship.

Taken as a whole, this comprehensive critical overview of Goffman's legacy in empirical research in conversation analysis and the social sciences extends beyond mere examination. It also serves as a solid foundation for future studies to explore his ongoing significance in contemporary scholarship. This innovative collection holds immense appeal to students and scholars engaged in sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, critical discourse analysis, as well as sub-disciplines of sociology and psychology.

Notably, Chapters 8, 10, and 13 of this book are graciously made available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license. This allows for widespread access and dissemination of valuable knowledge, fostering intellectual growth and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.

Weight: 790g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367555771