This book is based on a substantial collection of video recordings of everyday medical consultations in the UK, and offers a micro-analysis of the visual and vocal aspects of the interaction between doctors and patients. Using actual examples, accompanied by numerous illustrations, Christian Heath explores the moment-by-moment coordination of body movement and speech by and between doctor and patient. He discusses various aspects of medical examination, leave-taking, and the ways in which the participants sustain each other's attention. He also raises certain practical issues of medical work,...
This book is based on a substantial collection of video recordings of everyday medical consultations in the UK, and offers a micro-analysis of the vis...
This important new book brings together key researchers in Europe and the United States to discuss critical issues in the study of the workplace and to outline recent developments in the field. The collection is divided into two parts. Part I contains a number of detailed case studies that not only provide an insight into the issues central to workplace studies but also some of the problems involved in carrying out such research. Part II focuses on the interrelationship between workplace studies and the design of new technologies.
This important new book brings together key researchers in Europe and the United States to discuss critical issues in the study of the workplace and t...
This book provides unprecedented opportunities for social science research, enabling the fine-grained analysis of social organization, culture, and communication. It is the first book to provide practical guidance for students and academics on how to use video in qualitative research, how to address the problems and issues that arise in undertaking video-based field studies, and how to subject video recordings to detailed scrutiny and analysis. The authors consider the ethical and practical issues that arise in recording and gathering data as well as how video enables new and distinctive...
This book provides unprecedented opportunities for social science research, enabling the fine-grained analysis of social organization, culture, and...
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A review of 12 of the top grammar rules and topics in the SAT Writing multiple-choice section by a perfect-scoring professional SAT tutor. Designed to teach efficient score improvements and primarily targeted to students scoring between 300-650 on the SAT Writing section, or for students who have not yet taken an SAT. Contains a diagnostic pretest, detailed lessons, practice problems, and a final practice test to check your progress.
A review of 12 of the top grammar rules and topics in the SAT Writing multiple-choice section by a perfect-scoring professional SAT tutor. Designed to...
