Analysing Interactions in Childhood

Insights from Conversation Analysis

Hilary Gardner (University of Sheffield), Michael Forrester (University of Kent)

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English

John Wiley & Sons Inc
15 January 2010

Social interaction; Age groups: children

Offers a fresh perspective on how conversation analysis can be used to highlight the sophisticated nature of what children actually do when interacting with their peers, parents, and other adults.

Brings together a contributor team of leading experts in the emerging field of child-focused conversation analytic studies, from both academic and professional research backgrounds Includes examples of typically developing children and those who face a variety of challenges to participation, as they interact with parents and friends, teachers, counsellors and health professionals Encompasses linguistic, psychological and sociological perspectives Offers new insights into children’s communication as they move from home into wider society, highlighting how this is expressed in different cultural contexts

Edited by: Hilary Gardner (University of Sheffield), Michael Forrester (University of Kent)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 581g
ISBN: 9780470760345
ISBN 10: 0470760346
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 15 January 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hilary Gardner is a lecturer in Human Communication Sciences at Sheffield University, UK, and has worked as a speech and language therapist with children for over 30 years. Michael Forrester is a senior lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Kent, UK. Previous publications include the Development of Young Children's Social- Cognitive Skills and Psychology of Language.

Reviews for Analysing Interactions in Childhood: Insights from Conversation Analysis

With lengthy chapters and quality evaluations, this is a thought-provoking book but one not for the faint hearted! It is aimed at academics and students who want up-to-date information. (Speech & Language Therapy in Practice, 1 September 2011)<p>