Within the study of language and social interaction, the concept of 'accountability'-including related concepts, such as 'account' or 'motive,' 'accounting,' an
This volume brings together a collection of novel, conversation-analytic studies addressing the related concepts of account, motive, accounting, and accountabil
Much of our talk revolves around accounting for our own and other people's actions. We praise one person and blame another, justify our own actions, speculate o
This book illustrates how social media platforms enable us to understand everyday politics and evaluates the extent to which they can foster accountability, tra
Authority and Power in Social Interaction explores methods of analyzing authority and power in the minutiae of interaction. Drawing on the expertise of a divers