Discourse as Social Interaction: 2 (Discourse Studies: A Multidisciplinary Introductio) - Softcover

Van, Dijk Teun A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0803978472 ISBN 13: 9780803978478

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

Whether in informal, everyday conversations or professional dialogues, people do many things while they are speaking or writing. This volume focuses on the fundamental functions of text and talk: interactional, social, political and cultural.

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Review:

`Because of the quality of [its] articles, Discourse as Social Interaction will constitute a very useful accompaniment to any course on discourse' - Language in Society --Review

Synopsis:

How do people engage in and competently manage discourse and interaction with others? Whether in informal, everyday conversations or professional dialogues, people do things while they are speaking or writing. Focusing on the fundamental interactional, social, political and cultural functions of text and talk, this comprehensive volume shows that discourse is not merely form and meaning but also action. This social dimension of discourse is further highlighted by examining the role of social identity and group membership, such as those based on gender, 'race' and ethnicity: How do members of various groups typically speak among each other and how do they communicate with people of other groups or cultures? What is the role of discourse in the perpetuation of sexism or racism? Several chapters use critical discourse analysis to examine the reproduction of social power, dominance and inequality, and special attention is paid to political and corporate discourse. Other contributions show that the complex interplay of the forms, meanings, and actions of discourse both shape and are shaped by culture.

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0803978472
• ISBN 13: 9780803978478
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 338