David Silverman
Professor
Sociology
Goldsmiths University of London
United Kingdom
Biography
Prof David Silverman is Professor Emeritus in the Sociology Department at Goldsmiths College, London, Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Education, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane and Visiting Professor in the Management Department at King's College, University of London and the Business School, University of Technology, Sydney. He has authored 15 books and 45 journal articles on qualitative research, ethnography and conversation analysis.He pioneered a taught MA in Qualitative Research at Goldsmiths in 1985 and supervised around 30 successful PhD students. Since becoming Emeritus Professor in 1999, he has continued publishing methodology books. He has also run workshops for research students in Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.
Research Interest
Qualitative ethnography and conversation analysis
