Communication : Strategic Action in Context.

First Published In 1987. This Book Provides An Outline For A Descriptive Basis For The Study Of Human Communication By Advocating A Pragmatic Approach To Communication, Based On The Study Of Language Use In Context. It Covers Work On Verbal Communication In Many Disciplines, And Represents A Variety Of Underlying Assumptions And Methods Of Analysis. This Book Blends Both European And North American Scholarship For A Broadly Focused Analysis In A Form Suitable For Beginners And Those Looking To Expand Their Established Understanding.