Observing Interaction : An Introduction to Sequential Analysis

Bakeman, Roger; Gottman, John M.

ISBN 10: 0521256321 / ISBN 13: 9780521256322

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1986

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Hardback with light wear to boards. Very minor foxing to BEP; contents otherwise clean, sound, bright throughout.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Observing Interaction : An Introduction to Sequential Analysis
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521256321
• ISBN 13: 9780521256322
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Book Type: Used
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science - General

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Synopsis

Mothers and infants exchanging gleeful vocalizations, married couples discussing their problems, children playing, birds courting, and monkeys fighting, have this in common: their interaction unfolds over time. Almost anyone who is interested can observe and describe such phenomena. But usually scientists demand more. They want observations that are replicable and amenable to scientific analysis while still faithful to the dynamics of the phenomena studied. Observing Interaction provides a straightforward and clear introduction to scientific methods for observing social behaviour. Due to the importance of time in the dynamics of social interaction, sequential approaches to analysing and understanding social behaviour are emphasized. This book constitutes a guide for anyone who wants to study social behaviour in a systematic fashion. An advanced knowledge of statistical analysis is not required. Instead, the authors present conceptual fundamentals and offer considerable practical advice.

Book Description

This book provides a straightforward introduction to scientific methods for observing social behavior. Because of the importance of time in the dynamics of social interaction, sequential approaches to analyzing and understanding social behavior are emphasized.