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Language and Professional Identity: Aspects of Collaborative Interaction (Palgrave Studies in Professional and Organizational Discourse)

Language and Professional Identity: Aspects of Collaborative Interaction (Palgrave Studies in Professional and Organizational Discourse)

by Dr Keith Richards (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

    $104.47
Synopsis

This book explores the ways in which professional groups develop specific interactional procedures for conducting and representing their activities, all of which contribute to a distinctive collaborative identity. It highlights the drawbacks as well as the advantages of collaborative talk, pointing to ways of improving professional performance.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 246
 Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 23 Jul 2009
ISBN 10: 0230580114
ISBN 13: 9780230580114

Media Reviews

'The writing style is clear and accessible. Concepts are carefully explained and the transcripts are readable and illuminating. I would highly recommend this book to researchers and postgraduate students, and trainers and managers, who are interested in talk and collaboration at work.' - Janet Maybin, Applied Linguistics

Author Bio
Keith Richards is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, UK. His main research interests lie in the area of professional interaction and his recent publications include Qualitative Inquiry in TESOL, Applying Conversation Analysis (edited with Paul Seedhouse), and Professional Encounters in TESOL (edited with Sue Garton).