Erving Goffman books in order
Canadian-American sociologist
- Lived
- 1922–1982
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 14
Erving Goffman published 11 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (1956).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Erving Goffman
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The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life
Erving Goffman's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (1956)
Asylums (1961)
Behavior in Public Places (1963)
Stigma (1963)
Where the Action Is (1969)
Interaction Ritual (1971)
Relations in Public (1971)
Gender Advertisements (1976)
Forms of Talk (1981)
Frame Analysis: An Essay on the Organization of Experience (1986)
The Goffman Reader (1997)
Other books in order
Encounters (1961)
Strategic Interaction (1969)
Presentation of Self (1974)
About Erving Goffman
Erving Goffman was a Canadian-born American sociologist, social psychologist, and writer, considered by some "the most influential American sociologist of the twentieth century".
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Erving Goffman FAQ
- How many books has Erving Goffman written?
- Erving Goffman published 11 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Erving Goffman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life.
- What is Erving Goffman's last book?
- Forms of Talk (1981).
- What is Erving Goffman's most famous book?
- The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (1956) is Erving Goffman's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.