Harold Garfinkel and ethnomethodology

Whittle, A.; Mueller, F.

Abstract

This chapter explores the influence of Harold Garfinkel and the approach to studying social action known as ethnomethodology. The chapter explores the distinct approach to studying organizing ‘as it happens’ developed by ethnomethodologists. We identify the differences between ethnomethodological approaches and mainstream structural-functionalist sociology and also identify the methodological concerns and requirements this approach brings with it. We conclude by identifying fruitful lines of enquiry for future research in management and organizational settings.

Citation

Whittle, A., & Mueller, F. (2019). Harold Garfinkel and ethnomethodology. In S. Clegg, & M. P. E. Cunha (Eds.), Management, organizations and contemporary social theory (19-38). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429279591-2

• Online Publication Date: May 30, 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Deposit Date: Jun 23, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 11, 2020
• Pages: 19-38
• Book Title: Management, organizations and contemporary social theory.
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429279591-2
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1628218
• Contract Date: Mar 18, 2019