The Discourse Reader: second edition

by Adam Jaworski (Editor ), Nikolas Coupland (Editor ), N. Coupland

The Discourse Reader is the first comprehensive collection of key, original writings on discourse analysis, steering a clear path through its different areas. Designed as a structured coursebook for students from undergraduate level upwards, the Reader is divided into clear sections covering the foundations of modern discourse analysis. It represents all the contemporary methods and traditions * pragmatics
* conversation analysis
* the ethnography of communication
* narrative analysis
* critical discourse analysis. Each section is prefaced by a detailed introduction by the editors and provides recommendations for further reading.

Genres: Linguistics, Academic, Nonfiction

624 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1999

Reviews

[Mayokid · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this updated version!

[Karinto · Rating 5 out of 5]

The classic

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent collection of readings in discourse analysis and discourse theory