Categories in Text and Talk: A Practical Introduction to Categorization Analysis

By Georgia Lepper

"A stunning introduction to categorization analysis Georgia Lepper is a master teacher and her book a major achievement. Sensibly organized, amply illustrated, and deftly instructive, this remarkably clear text is a pedagogical milestone in the area."

-Jaber F. Gubrium, University of Florida

This is the first practical book on how to apply Harvey Sacks′ membership categorization analysis technique, an increasingly influential method for conversation analysis. Categorization analysis is a method for the study of situated social action and offers a complementary method to the traditional sequential analysis used in the study of naturally occurring talk and text.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761956662
• ISBN13: 9780761956662
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.4"