Encounters; Two Studies in the Sociology of Interaction

by Erving Goffman

Book Overview

2013 Reprint of 1961 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Includes two studies: "Fun in Games" and "Role Distance." Erving Goffman (1922 - 1982) was a Canadian-born sociologist and writer and is considered one of the most influential American sociologists of his era. In 2007 he was listed by The Times Higher Education Guide as the 6th most-cited author in the humanities and social sciences,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1614274401
• ISBN13: 9781614274407
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Martino Fine Books
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"