Ronald Wardhaugh
How Conversation Works
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631139393
- author:
- Ronald Wardhaugh
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1985
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.4 x 21.6 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding conversation is key to effective communication. This book explores the structure and principles behind conversation, revealing how people interact with each other in various situations. Wardhaugh examines the process of starting conversations, deciding who speaks next, changing topics, and determining when a conversation has ended. By breaking down the rules and patterns that govern conversation, this guide provides insight into the ways we communicate with others. Whether you're interested in language, linguistics, or public speaking, this book offers a clear and accessible understanding of how conversations work. Suitable for students and general readers alike, "How Conversation Works" is an informative and engaging read that will help you better understand the complexities of human interaction.
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