The Discourse Reader

The Discourse Reader

<P>In this bestselling Reader, Jaworski and Coupland have collected in one volume the most important and influential articles on discourse analysis. Designed as a structured sourcebook and divided into clear sections, <EM>The Discourse Reader</EM> covers the foundations of modern discourse analysis and represents all of its contemporary methods and traditions.</P> <P>The third edition:</P> <P></P> <UL> <P> <LI>Has been revised and updated throughout to ensure a selection of up to date and accessible readings</LI></UL> <P></P> <UL> <P> <LI>Includes new readings by Jan Blommaert, Norman Fairclough, James Paul Gee, Barbara Johnstone, Ron Scollon and Don Zimmerman, among others.</LI></UL> <P></P> <UL> <P> <LI>Features papers by leading researchers commissioned especially for the new edition.</LI></UL> <P></P> <P>The general introduction serves as an essential introduction to the field of discourse analysis, while the section introductions provide a useful overview and further insight into the readings.</P> <P></P> <P>The third edition of <EM>The Discourse Reader</EM> is a key resource for all students of discourse analysis in a wide range of disciplines from linguistics to communication studies, anthropology and psychology.</P>