Language in Action: Psychological Models of Conversation

by William Turnbull

Book Overview

Face-to-face conversation between two or more people is a universal form, and perhaps the basic form, of social interaction. It is the primary site of social interaction in all cultures and the place where social and cultural meaning takes shape. Face-to-face conversation between children and parents can also be an important context for social and cognitive development. Given the universality, frequency and importance of conversation in social...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415198682
• ISBN13: 9780415198684
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"