A systematic introduction to discourse analysis as a body of theories and methods for social research. Introduces three approaches and explains the distinctive

Discourse analysis considers how language, both spoken and written, enacts social and cultural perspectives and identities. Assuming no prior knowledge of lingu

Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, the author presents both a theory of language in-use & a method of research. This new edition has been completely re

′This volume is the most comprehensive overview to date of sociologically orientated approaches to text and discourse analysis and is worth reading even for t

This book is designed as an introduction to Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and gives an overview of the various theories and methods associated with this soc