Old Goffman as a New Research Strategy in Restorative Justice

Ida Helene Asmussen

Abstract

During the last twenty years the social constructivist approach to truth has seriously challenged the way in which we experience science and reality. This also applies to theory and research in restorative justice. As the most recognized thinker in face-to-face communication, Erving Goffman offers a vision of how the new approach to truth can be incorporated into and compliment restorative justice research. The current article aims to provide analytical tools and concepts to qualitative, micro-sociological research in restorative justice that can respond to the social constructivist notion of truth.
Translated title of the contributionOld Goffman as a New Research Strategy in Restorative Justice: -
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCritical Restorative Justice
EditorsIvo Aertsen, Brunilda Pali
Place of PublicationOxford
PublisherHart Publishing
Publication date1 Jan 2017
Pages143-157
Chapter15
ISBN (Print)978-1-50990-664-2
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-50990-662-8, 978-1-50990-663-5
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017

Keywords

  • Faculty of Law
  • 2 Lecture and oral contribution
  • 1 Organisation of and participation in conference
  • 1 Participation in workshop, seminar, course

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