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Conversation Analysis: An Introduction

ISBN: 978-1-4051-5900-5
Hardcover
296 pages
April 2010, Wiley-Blackwell
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  • 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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