Abbott says that writing a lyrical sociology involves "looking at a social situation, feeling its overpowering excitement and its deeply affecting human complexity, and then writing a book trying to awaken those feelings in the minds—and even more the hearts—of their readers” (p. 70).
I know certain versions of autoethnography try to do something similar. I'm just curious if anyone in the autoethngraphy world is familiar with Abbott's work? And if it differs significantly?
Here's the source: Abbott, Andrew. "Against narrative: A preface to lyrical sociology." Sociological Theory 25, no. 1 (2007): 67-99.
hi, i have explained autoethnography in the paper below in my paper on vegetarian experiences. maybe it could help you with your understanding of lyrical sociology further. keep reading.
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