Accommodating new vistas. (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gasiorek, Jessica; Giles, Howard; Soliz, Jordan
• Is Part Of: Language & communication. Volume 41(2015:Mar.)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: Communication accommodation theory; Communication -- Periodicals; Linguistics -- Periodicals; Communication -- Periodicals; Linguistics -- Periodicals; Communication -- Périodiques; Linguistique -- Périodiques; Communication; Linguistics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 405
• DOI: 10.1016/j.langcom.2014.10.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0271-5309

Abstract

Abstract: In this Special Issue, we aim to provide a diverse sample of current research that uses and/or extends Communication Accommodation Theory in innovative ways. With this Prologue, we provide a general overview of the tenets and recent developments of theory, discussing how each of the seven original research articles included herein fits in the theory's ever-evolving framework and body of research.