{"product_id":"discourse-9780415856553","title":"Discourse","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHumans are social animals and are constantly interacting with each other through conversation, written communication, symbols and other expressions . \u003ci\u003eDiscourse: The Basics \u003c\/i\u003eis an accessible and engaging introduction to the analysis of those interactions and the many forms and meanings they can take. The book draws on a range of international case studies and examples from literature, political speech, advertising and newspaper articles to address key questions such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is discourse?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are there different approaches to understanding discourse?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are individual interactions connected with the larger discourses that frame our ways of thinking and behaving?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can discourse be analysed and researched?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscourse: The Basics \u003c\/em\u003eincludes subject summaries, a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading. It will be of particul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eDiscourse: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible and authoritative exploration of what 'discourse' is and how 'discourse' works that draws on a range of illustrative case studies to enrich understanding for students and teachers. A must read for undergraduates and of relevance to researchers and a wider readership.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Vicars\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVictoria University, Australia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A concise and engaging introduction to discourse analysis, providing a fascinating overview of approaches to conceptualising and investigating language. The account assumes no prior knowledge and is easy to navigate, making this a valuable resource for students across disciplines at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Key concepts are fully explained and richly illustrated drawing on examples from everyday experience that give a deceptively light touch to complex material. Crystal clear writing makes this a very satisfying and enjoyable read.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorgina Glenny\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOxford Brookes University, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForeword\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefining Discourse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscourse and Context: a practical exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage, Thought and Discourse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage, Society and Discourse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscourse and Metaphor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscourse and Rhetoric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscourse and Interactivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscourse and Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscourse and Identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollecting and Representing Discourse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018207428951,"sku":"9780415856553","price":24.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415856553.jpg?v=1750776018","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/discourse-9780415856553","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}