Discourse
2nd Edition
Published on 27. May 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-415-29014-2 (ISBN)
Description
This volume provides a broad analysis of the term 'discourse' and a thorough examination of the many theoretical assumptions surrounding it. In the revised edition of this invaluable guidebook, Sara Mills:
*examines the historical definitions and developments of discourse
*analyzes Foucault's use of the term and its appropriation in the fields of linguistics, social psychology, and feminist, colonial and post-colonial theory
*explores the changes that have taken place in the field of critical discourse analysis since original publication
*discusses the work of various discourse theorists, including Zizek and Bourdieu.
A fully updated bibliography, new glossary and suggestions for further reading make this more than ever the essential introductory guide to the concept of discourse for students of literary theory.
*examines the historical definitions and developments of discourse
*analyzes Foucault's use of the term and its appropriation in the fields of linguistics, social psychology, and feminist, colonial and post-colonial theory
*explores the changes that have taken place in the field of critical discourse analysis since original publication
*discusses the work of various discourse theorists, including Zizek and Bourdieu.
A fully updated bibliography, new glossary and suggestions for further reading make this more than ever the essential introductory guide to the concept of discourse for students of literary theory.
Reviews / Votes
'Written in a clear, expository style, Discourse is a combination of introductory and 'position' book.' - New Formations 98'A reader-friendly manual...Sara Mills has provided us with a sophisticated and state-of-the-art precision instrument.' - Laurenz Volkmann, Symbolism: An International Journal of Critical Aesthetics
'An approachable and enjoyable piece of work which is highly suitable for those with an interest in culture, language, linguistics or literature.' - Moderna Sprak
'Excellent reading warmly recommended.' - School Librarian
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
196 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-29014-2 (9780415290142)
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Person
Sara Mills is a Research Professor at the School of Cultural Studies, Sheffield Hallam University. She has published work on feminist linguistic and literary theory and Feminist post-colonial discourse theory.
Content
SERIES EDITOR'S PREFACE, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 1 Introduction, 2 Discourse and ideology, 3 Discursive structures, 4 Feminist theory and discourse theory, 5 Colonial and post-colonial discourse theory, 6 Discourse analysis and critical discourse analysis, GLOSSARY, FURTHER READING, BIBLIOGRAPHY, INDEX