Jack Sidnell 
Conversation Analysis [EPUB ebook] 
An Introduction

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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