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Language and Power

Paperback • 2008 • English

Language and Power

By Andrea Mayr

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About the book

How language is used in institutions and how institutions generate language is a key concern of both sociolinguistics and social theory. This readable and comprehensive introduction to language and power in institutions combines theoretical reflection with a strong analytical focus. Covering a range of institutional discourses and settings, each chapter in Language and Power closely examines institutional discourse practices and provides detailed steps to the critical analysis of institutional ...Show more

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ISBN

9780826487445

Publisher

Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Published year

2008

Language

English

Original title

Language and Power

Format

Paperback

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