Peter Backhaus Bücher

This book is the first comprehensive approach to language on signs and provides a unique research perspective to urban multilingualism. It offers an up-to-date review of previous research, introduces a coherent analytical framework, and applies this framework to a sample of signs collected in Tokyo.

The book delves into care communication within institutional eldercare, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research methods. It highlights the nuances of interactional dynamics through detailed analysis, contextualizing findings with previous studies. Significant characteristics are identified, along with explanations for outlier cases, providing a comprehensive understanding of communication practices in this setting.