Conversation Analysis

Conversation Analysis
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 307
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ISBN-10 : 9781444358841
ISBN-13 : 1444358847
Rating : 4/5 (847 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Conversation Analysis by : Jack Sidnell

Download or read book Conversation Analysis written by Jack Sidnell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining the main findings, methods and analytic techniques of this central approach to language and social interaction, along with real-life examples and step-by-step explanations, Conversation Analysis is the ideal student guide to the field. Introduces the main findings, methods and analytic techniques of conversation analysis (CA) – a growing interdisciplinary field exploring language and social interaction Provides an engaging historical overview of the field, along with detailed coverage of the key findings in each area of CA and a guide to current research Examines the way talk is composed, and how conversation structures highlight aspects of human behavior Focuses on the most important domains of organization in conversation, including turn-taking, action sequencing, repair, stories, openings and closings, and the effect of context Includes real-life examples and step-by-step explanations, making it an ideal guide for students navigating this growing field


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