Early Works:
* The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (1959): This is considered Goffman's magnum opus, exploring how individuals present themselves in social situations to manage impressions. It introduced the concept of "dramaturgy" to sociology.
* Asylums: Essays on the Social Situation of Mental Patients and Other Inmates (1961): This book analyzes the social structures and power dynamics within institutions like mental hospitals, prisons, and boarding schools.
Later Works:
* Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity (1963): Examines how individuals with "spoiled identities" (e.g., people with physical disabilities, former convicts) manage their stigma and interact with others.
* Behavior in Public Places (1963): Explores the social norms and rituals that govern behavior in public spaces.
* Interaction Ritual: Essays on Face-to-Face Behavior (1967): Discusses the symbolic interaction between individuals in face-to-face encounters.
* Frame Analysis (1974): Explores how individuals interpret and organize social situations through "frames."
* Gender Advertisements (1979): Analyzes the portrayal of gender roles in advertising.
Other Notable Works:
* Relations in Public: Microstudies of the Public Order (1971)
* Forms of Talk (1981)
* The Interaction Order: American Sociological Association Presidential Address (1983)
Goffman's work significantly contributed to the field of sociology, particularly the subfields of social interaction, symbolic interactionism, and microsociology. His books are known for their insightful observations, detailed analyses, and use of vivid examples.