The analyses presented are both interesting and insightful, and all highlight the value of studying actual language use in its specific context of use. Moreover, in their questioning of traditional accounts and provision of alternative analyses, the authors clearly highlight the need for giving further empirical thought to the nature and place of subordination within grammatical systems. Subordination, simply put, remains a central and yet to be fully understood topic within linguistic theory. <br />In terms of readership, <i>Subordination in Conversation </i>will be of interest to those seeking a more comprehensive and critical view of subordination based on cross-linguistic data, <br />particularly those inclined to treat grammatical phenomena as emerging from the way language is put to use. It will also be of interest to anyone concerned with the implications of modality for analyzing language, and specifically, the manner in which language-users combine clauses in order to frame and structure ongoing conversations.

- Mark Brenchley, University of Exeter, on Linguist List 22-3948 (2011),

In view of the standard assumptions regarding subordination in the languages of the world, the findings, comments and examples found throughout the book are a particularly enriching feature. The papers presented in the volume throw into question some long-established assumptions. The inclusion of a range of languages and their comparison is another important contribution to the field. Besides being a<br />very informative and thought-provoking contribution, <i>Subordination in Conversation: A cross-linguistic perspective</i> suggests points of departure for further research and suitable topics for discussion in advanced seminars. It is a well-edited and wellbalanced volume with high-quality contributions, a useful name and a subject index. As such, it is well placed to achieve its aim of furthering linguistic research.

- Vahid Parvaresh, University of Isfahan, Iran, in Discourse Studies, Vol. 15(5), 2013, pages 652-654,