Conversation Analysis

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, <i>Conversation Analysis</i> is the ideal student guide to the field. <ul> <li>Introduces the main findings, methods and analytic techniques of conversation analysis (CA) – a growing interdisciplinary field exploring language and social interaction</li> <li>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</li> <li>Examines the way talk is composed, and how conversation structures highlight aspects of human behavior</li> <li>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</li> <li>Includes real-life examples and step-by-step explanations, making it an ideal guide for students navigating this growing field</li> </ul>