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Mayr’s thoughtful approach encourages reflection on how language shapes identity, authority, and societal dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"language-and-power-by-simon-statham-9781138569232","title":"Language and Power","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoutledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAssuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings – all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible ‘two-dimensional’ structure is built around four sections – introduction, development, exploration and extension – which offer self-contained stages for study. 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