Laughter in Interaction
Laughter in Interaction by Phillip Glenn, published by Cambridge University Press on January 8, 2009, is a scholarly work that compiles twenty-five years of research on the sequential organization of laughter in everyday conversation. This 204-page book examines recordings and transcripts to explore the intricate coordination of human laughter, revealing its emergent meanings and effects within social interactions.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of how laughter functions in communication, particularly in relation to identity and relationships. The book delves into the significant role laughter plays in displaying, responding to, and revising social dynamics. With a focus on sociolinguistics and psychology, this edition offers insights into the complexities of human interaction, making it a valuable resource for those interested in language arts and social science.
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Bringing together twenty-five years of research on the sequential organization of laughter in everyday talk, Phillip Glenn analyzes recordings and transcripts to indicate the finely-detailed coordination of human laughter. He demonstrates that its occurrence, relative to talk and other activities, reveals much about its emergent meaning and effects. The book considers laughter’s significant role in how people display, respond to, and revise identities and relationships.
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