Robinson J.D. et al. (eds.) The Cambridge Handbook of Methods in Conversation Analysis

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. — XII, 1018 p. — (Cambridge Handbooks in Language and Linguistics Series).Conversation Analysis (CA) is the preeminant method for the detailed study of human social interaction. Bringing together thirty-four chapters written by a team of world-renowned experts, this handbook represents the first comprehensive overview of Conversation Analysis methods. Topics include how to collect, manage, and transcribe data; how to explore data in search of possible phenomena; how to form and develop collections of phenomena; how to use different types of evidence to analyze data; how to code and quantify interaction; and how to apply, publish, and communicate findings to those who stand to benefit from them. Methods are introduced clearly and discussed in detail, with examples from various languages and cultures used to illustrate the application of Conversation Analysis to diverse settings. Comprehensive yet accessible, it is essential reading for researchers and advanced students in disciplines such as linguistics, sociology, anthropology, communication, and psychology.This Handbook is a comprehensive tool for training and research, which will be very useful for both novices as well as experienced scholars in the field. It focuses on the research processes and methodology of CA, and these processes are illustrated and discussed with reference to prominent work in all the major research fields of CA.This is not an orthodox handbook but a novel and practical research manual on how to do conversation analysis. It will provide practical steps that both students and scholars can apply to their research.