An Introduction to Discourse Analysis: Theory & Method - Hardcover

Gee, James Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415211859 ISBN 13: 9780415211857

Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

James Paul Gee presents here his unique integrated approach to discourse analysis: the analysis of spoken and written language as it is used to enact social and cultural perspectives and identities.
Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, Gee presents both a theory of language-in-use, as well as a method of research. This method is made up of a set of 'tools of enquiry' and strategies for using them.
Perspectives from a variety of approaches and disciplines, including applied linguistics, education, pyschology, anthropology, and communication, are incorporated to help students and scholars from a range of backgrounds formulate their own views on discourse and engage in their own discourse analysis.

About this title

About the Author

James Paul Gee is the Tashia Mordridge Professor of Reading at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. His previous publications include Social Linguistics and Literacies, The Social Mind and The New Work Order (with Glynda Hull and Colin Lankshear).

Review

'A unique volume in the wide range of professional literature on discourse analysis, because while it is written with great professional expertise, it is also a highly enjoyable read that can reach out to a wide audience. From undergraduate students to fellow colleagues and researchers this volume has a lot to offer ... The main merits of the book are its many real life examples and the "hands-on" advice the author gives to discourse analysts ... There is no doubt that [this book] will appear on lists of recommended textbooks worldwide and students and lecturers will use it for their courses.' - The Linguist List

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0415211859
• ISBN 13: 9780415211857
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 184