"Social interaction in recent years has become the focus of systematic scientific research in a wide variety of academic disciplines. In Communication under the Microscope, Peter Bull shows how communication has become an object of study in its own right, which can be dissected in the finest detail through the use of film and recording technology. In so doing he provides a clear and valuable introduction into the theory and practice of microanalysis.". "This unique and thorough review of microanalysis integrates different approaches and draws together research literature which is often diverse and disparate. This book will be of interest to psychologists, social scientists and all students and researchers in the field of communication."--BOOK JACKET.