Language and Professional Identity: Aspects of Collaborative Interaction (Communicating in Professions and Organizations) - Hardcover

Richards, K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1403938008 ISBN 13: 9781403938008

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006

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. Its investigation of topics such as identity, argument, narrative, and metaphor means that it should appeal to researchers outside the fields of applied linguistics and professional communication, for whom it is primarily intended.

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Review:

'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

Book Description:

Showing how professional groups construct shared identities, this book highlights drawbacks and advantages of collaborative talk and explores topics such as identity, argument, narrative and humour

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1403938008
• ISBN 13: 9781403938008
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 255