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OverviewDrawing on the methods of conversation analysis and ethnography, this book sets out to examine the epistemological practices of Indo-Guyanese villagers as these are revealed in their talk and daily conduct. Based on over eighty-five hours of conversation recorded during twelve months of ethnographic fieldwork, the book describes both the social distribution of knowledge and the villagers' methods for distinguishing between fact and fancy, knowledge and belief through close analyses of particular encounters. The various chapters consider uncertainty and expertise in advice-giving, the cultivation of ignorance in an attempt to avoid scandal, and the organization of peer groups through the display of knowledge in the activity of reminiscing local history. An orienting chapter on questions and an appendix provide an introduction to conversation analysis. The book makes a contribution to linguistic anthropology, conversation analysis and cross-cultural pragmatics. The conclusion discusses the implications of the analysis for current understanding of practice, knowledge and social organization in anthropology and neighboring disciplines. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jack Sidnell (University of Toronto)Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co Imprint: John Benjamins Publishing Co Volume: 142 Weight: 0.630kg ISBN: 9789027253859ISBN 10: 9027253854 Pages: 255 Publication Date: 13 October 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of Contents1. Acknowledgements; 2. What is a transcript?; 3. 1. Malinowski's complaint; 4. 2. Knowledge and talk-in-interaction; 5. 3. The village; 6. 4. The vernacular; 7. 5. Answering questions: A genealogy; 8. 6. Uncertainty and expertise in advice; 9. 7. Cultivated ignorance; 10. 8. Reminiscing local history; 11. 9. Policing knowledge; 12. 10. Conclusion: Knowledge, belief and action; 13. Appendix; 14. Conversation analysis: A glossary and guide to the literature; 15. Notes; 16. References; 17. IndexReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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