His research interests have always been empirically grounded and theoretically propelled examining topics such as: motives, time, space, place, rituals, routines and of late how sensory perceptions have a social component. His current interest is in the application of sociological phenomenology to sport and work.
Sage Prize for Sociological Innovation, following a published journal article. Presented at the British Sociological Association Conference, April, 2010.
Sociological interaction, ethnomethodology, and sociological phenomenology, all in the areas of work and sport. Also the practice of ethnography.