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Directions in Ethnomethodology and Conversation AnalysisSeries

This series delves into the intricate fields of ethnomethodology and conversation analysis, exploring how social action is produced and understood from within. It highlights the detailed methods people use to navigate and make sense of social life, focusing particularly on the organization of talk in interaction. The volumes offer cutting-edge research for scholars interested in the practical production of social order and the micro-foundations of human conduct.

Orders of Ordinary Action
Harold Garfinkel
Adjudication in Action
Ethnomethodology at Play
Conversation Analysis and Early Childhood Education

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  • Conversation Analysis and Early Childhood Education

    The Co-Production of Knowledge and Relationships

    • 200 pages
    • 7 hours of reading

    Focusing on the collaborative nature of teaching and learning, this book explores how teachers and young children co-create knowledge through everyday interactions. Utilizing an ethnomethodological approach, it analyzes conversations during activities like pretend play, disputes, managing illness, and environmental discussions. The insights reveal the intricate details of how educational experiences are shaped through dialogue and shared activities, highlighting the dynamic relationship between educators and learners.

    Conversation Analysis and Early Childhood Education

  • Ethnomethodology at Play

    • 352 pages
    • 13 hours of reading

    Focusing on the application of ethnomethodological analysis, this volume explores its relevance to sociological studies of sport, leisure, and everyday domestic activities. It highlights how ethnomethodology can reshape our understanding of various topics, making significant contributions to sociology, particularly in the areas of sport, leisure, and cultural studies. The book serves as an essential resource for serious readers and researchers interested in the intersection of these fields.

    Ethnomethodology at Play

  • Adjudication in Action

    An Ethnomethodology of Law, Morality and Justice

    • 374 pages
    • 14 hours of reading

    Engaging with Wittgenstein's later thought, this study delves into the concept of 'living law' as it operates within various contexts. It employs ethnomethodology and conversation analysis to examine how individuals navigate and solidify legal categories in institutional settings. By highlighting the dynamic nature of law in action, the book offers a deeper understanding of the interplay between legal frameworks and everyday practices.

    Adjudication in Action

  • Harold Garfinkel

    • 208 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
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    A concise intellectual biography of Harold Garfinkel, a key figure in 20th- century social science, and a basic description of ethnomethodology, a research tradition that he created.

    Harold Garfinkel

  • Orders of Ordinary Action

    Respecifying Sociological Knowledge

    • 244 pages
    • 9 hours of reading

    Focusing on ethnomethodology, this collection of original research studies by prominent scholars explores how it redefines sociological phenomena as actions performed by individuals within their local contexts. The contributions highlight the potential of this approach to uncover and investigate aspects of social life that are often overlooked in traditional sociological theories, offering fresh insights into everyday activities and interactions.

    Orders of Ordinary Action