Each time we take a turn in conversation we indicate what we know and what we think others know. However, knowledge is neither static nor absolute. It is shaped by those we interact with and governed by social norms - we monitor one another for whether we are fulfilling our rights and responsibiliti[...]

Presenting a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of theoretical and descriptive research in the field, "The Handbook of Conversation Analysis" brings together contributions by leading international experts to provide an invaluable information resource and reference for scholars of social intera[...]