Describing Discourse A Practical Guide to Discourse Analysis

Name: Describing Discourse A Practical Guide to Discourse Analysis
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ISBN: 9780340809617

ISBN-10: 0340809612

ISBN-13: 9780340809617

Edition: 2006

Authors: Nicola Woods

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For anyone approaching discourse analysis for the first time, theory means little when it is not related to actual knowledge and experience of language in use. Describing Discourse takes the unique approach of introducing discourse studies through the hands-on analysis of linguistic data. The book introduces students to specific discourses constructed for particular purposes, for example, from the domains of advertising, law, medicine and education. Each chapter provides examples, exercises and commentary designed to develop the analytical abilities needed in describing the characteristic forms and typical functions of different discourses. At the end of each chapter relevant theoretical…

Book details

List price: $48.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 8/25/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Introduction



Come and get it: The discourse of advertising



Claptrap: The discourse of politics



You do not have to say anything: The discourse of law



Doctor knows best: The discourse of medicine



Who's talking?: The discourse of education


Conclusion


Notes


Bibliography


Index