Erving Goffman

GOFFMAN, ERVING, 1922 to 1982

Erving Goffman

Canadian-American sociologist.

Books
7
Editions tracked
12
First editions
7
Nationality
Canada, United States
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Erving Goffman books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1956The Presentation of Self in Everyday LifeUniversity of Edinburgh, Social Sciences Research Centre
  2. 1961AsylumsAnchor Books
  3. 1961EncountersPenguin Books
  4. 1963StigmaPrentice-Hall
  5. 1963Behavior in Public PlacesCollier-Macmillan
  6. 1967Interaction RitualAldine Pub. Co
  7. 1986Frame AnalysisNortheastern University Press
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What order should I read Erving Goffman's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (1956), then Asylums (1961) and Encounters (1961). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Erving Goffman's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, first published in 1956.

When was Erving Goffman born?

Erving Goffman was born in 1922 and died in 1982.

How many Erving Goffman books does MyVolumes track?

We track 7 books by Erving Goffman across 12 editions, 7 of them first editions.

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