Introduction, I. Markova and K. Foppa: asymmetries in dialogue - some conceptual preliminaries, P. Linnell and T. Luckmann; asymmetries of knowledge in conversational interactions, P. Drew; facework and control in multiparty contexts, K. Aronsson; suspect stories - perspective setting in an asymmetrical situation, P. Linell and L. Joensson; obstruction and dominance - uncooperative moves and their effect on the course of conversation, M.L. Kasermann; dialogue between expert and novice - on differences in knowledge and their reduction, M. Wintermantel; "teaching" - conversational transmission of knowledge, A. Kepler and T. Luckmann; the avoidance of asymmetry in informal discussions, H. Knoblauch; dominance and asymmetries in "A Doll's House", R. Rommetveit; asymmetries in group conversations between the professional and people with learning difficulties, I. Markova; the self as a source of asymmetry in dialogue, R. Farr.
