Sidnell, Jack

Conversation Analysis: An Introduction

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ISBN 13:
9781405159012
author:
Sidnell, Jack
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
296
Dimensions:
24.4 x 17 x 2 cm
Genre:
Communication Studies
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£31.70

Description

Conversation Analysis: An Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of this interdisciplinary field, exploring language and social interaction. The book introduces key findings, methods, and analytic techniques, along with real-life examples and step-by-step explanations.

It examines how talk is composed and how conversation structures reveal aspects of human behavior, focusing on important domains such as turn-taking, action sequencing, repair, stories, openings, and closings. The book also considers the impact of context.

This guide is ideal for students navigating the growing field of conversation analysis, offering a detailed coverage of current research and an engaging historical overview.

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