{"product_id":"language-and-power-by-simon-statham-9781138569270","title":"Language and Power","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoutledge English Language Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e 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. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLanguage and Power\u003c\/em\u003e, Second Edition has been completely revised and updated and includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ea comprehensive survey of the ways in which language intersects and connects with the social, cultural, and political aspects of power;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ean introduction to the history of the field, covering all the major approaches, theoretical concepts, and methods of analysis in this important and developing area of academic study;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ecoverage of all the ‘traditional’ topics, such as race, gender, and institutional power, but also newer topics such as the discourse of post-truth, and the power of social media;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ereadings from works by seminal figures in the field, such as Robin Lakoff, Deborah Cameron, and Teun van Dijk;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ereal texts and examples throughout, including advertisements from cosmetics companies; newspaper articles and headlines; websites and internet media; and spoken dialogues such as political and presidential speeches;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ea supporting companion website that aims to challenge students at a more advanced level and which features extra reading, exercises, follow-up activities, and suggestions for further work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLanguage and Power\u003c\/em\u003e will be essential reading for students studying English language or linguistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606346449132,"sku":"9781138569270","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138569270-language-and-power.jpg?v=1778152404","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/language-and-power-by-simon-statham-9781138569270","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}