Misunderstanding in Social Life

Exploring the complexities of communication, this book delves into the phenomenon of misunderstanding across various social contexts, particularly in high-stakes situations like job interviews and legal proceedings. It highlights how power dynamics often skew perceptions, especially for marginalized groups. The text analyzes interactions in diverse sociocultural settings and languages, employing multiple theoretical frameworks such as conversation analysis and discourse-pragmatic approaches. Contributions from distinguished scholars provide a comprehensive view of misunderstanding as a multifaceted discourse event.