Interaction and Grammar

The volume brings together insights from linguistics and social interaction, challenging conventional perceptions of grammar. Elinor Ochs, Emanuel A. Schegloff, and Sandra A. Thompson explore how grammar functions not merely as a set of rules but as an evolving tool shaped by social context. Through a series of thought-provoking analyses, they demonstrate the interplay between grammatical structures and conversational dynamics, opening up new avenues for understanding human communication.

Readers are invited to rethink the structure of language as something that emerges in real time, embedded in the fabric of social interaction. This collection of perspectives encourages a dialogue between linguists, sociologists, and communication scholars, fostering a deeper comprehension of how meaning is constructed and negotiated through everyday exchanges.