Language and Gender
2nd Edition
Published on 25. November 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-415-46663-9 (ISBN)
Description
Aimed at A-Level and beginning undergraduate students, Language and Gender:
explores the relationship between language and our ideas about men and women
challenges commonly expressed views on the subject of language and gender
highlights the individual's role in the expression of gender stereotyping
includes a range of text types as diverse as personal ads, wildlife documentary, literary fiction and classical music programmes
includes a comprehensive glossary of terms.
The new edition has been updated and revised and key features include: an additional chapter on Gender, discourse and identities; integration of focus on gender, sexualization, and sexuality; inclusion of international examples, texts and images.
explores the relationship between language and our ideas about men and women
challenges commonly expressed views on the subject of language and gender
highlights the individual's role in the expression of gender stereotyping
includes a range of text types as diverse as personal ads, wildlife documentary, literary fiction and classical music programmes
includes a comprehensive glossary of terms.
The new edition has been updated and revised and key features include: an additional chapter on Gender, discourse and identities; integration of focus on gender, sexualization, and sexuality; inclusion of international examples, texts and images.
Reviews / Votes
'This textbook provides a clear, knowledgeable and insightful exploration of the topic of language and gender. It utilises interesting contemporary examples and provides the historical overview and academic knowledge needed to analyse and understand them in meaningful contexts. This text is both an interesting and stimulating read and an excellent resource for teachers and students at A-level and beyond.'Amanda Coultas, Senior A-Level Language Examiner and Teacher at Benfield School, NewcastleMore details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Illustrations
16 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 3 s/w Zeichnungen, 3 s/w Tabellen
3 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 16 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
289 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-46663-9 (9780415466639)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Angela Goddard | Lindsey Mean
Language and Gender
Book
10/2015
2nd Edition
Routledge
€215.41
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Previous edition
Angela Goddard | Lindsey Mean
Language and Gender
Book
02/2000
Routledge
€37.32
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Persons
York St John University, UK Arizona State University, USa
Content
Introduction 1. Projections 2. Making up Gender 3. All in the Mind? 4. Gender and Speech Styles 5. Political Correctness 6. Reading Positions 7. Gender, Discourse and Identities. Index of Terms. References. Further Reading