The Ethnomethodologists

by Wes W. Sharrock, R.J. Anderson

Originally published in 1986, this work examines how key figures such as Garfinkel, Sacks and Cicourel have revolutionised thinking about how sociology's presuppositions about 'being social' are grounded. Yet until the appearance of this book there were no clear and authoritative introductions to the main thinkers in the field or their work. In assessing the critical reception of Ethnomethodology, Sharrock and Anderson argue persuasively that much is wide of the mark - as they say, the real argument has yet to begin.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester