Introducing Performative Pragmatics

The book introduces a novel performative methodology in linguistic pragmatics that challenges conventional views of language as a mechanical system. It synthesizes insights from three decades of research, incorporating action-oriented approaches from influential theorists like J.L. Austin, H. Paul Grice, Harold Garfinkel, and Erving Goffman. This user-friendly guide aims to provide readers with practical tools for understanding language dynamics in social contexts.