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DISCOURSE IBD

ROUTLEDGE
05 / 2017
9780415856553
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Sinopsis

Humans are social animals and are constantly interacting with each other through conversation, written communication, symbols and other expressions . Discourse: The Basics is 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 examplesáfrom literature, political speech,áadvertising and newspaper articlesáto address key questions such as: What is discourse?Why are there different approaches to understanding discourse?How are individual interactions connected with the larger discourses that frame our ways of thinking and behaving?Howácan discourse be analysed and researched?Discourse: The Basics includesásubject summaries, a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading.áIt will be of particular relevance to students of language and the social sciences but also useful to all students who are interested in how meanings are made.

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