LINGUIST List 17.1154

Tue Apr 18 2006

Books: Sociolinguistics: Litosseliti

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Directory         1.    Arti Sharma, Gender and Language: Litosseliti

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Message 1: Gender and Language: Litosseliti
Date: 18-Apr-2006
From: Arti Sharma <arti.sharmahodder.co.uk>
Subject: Gender and Language: Litosseliti


Title: Gender and Language Subtitle: Theory and Practice Published: 2006 Publisher: Hodder Arnold
                http://www.hoddereducation.co.uk

Book URL: http://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/Titles.aspx?isbn=0340809590

Author: Lia Litosseliti Paperback: ISBN: 0340809590 Pages: 224 Price: U.K. £ 14.99
Abstract:

Gender & Language offers a broad and accessible introduction to the studyof gender and language for those new to the subject. The book introducesboth theoretical and applied perspectives, identifying and explaining therelevant frameworks and drawing on a range of activities/examples of howgender is constructed in discourse.

The book is divided into 3 parts. Part I covers the historical backgroundto the study of gender and language, moving on through past theoreticalapproaches to a discussion of current debates in the field, with aparticular emphasis on the role of discourse analysis. In part II, genderis examined in context with chapters focussing on gender and language ineducation, the mass media, and the workplace. Finally, Part III brieflylooks at key principles and approaches to gender and language research andincludes activities, study questions, and resources for teachers in the field.

Rich with examples and investigative activities drawn from current debatesand events, this book is designed to be appealing and informative and willcapture the imaginations of readers from a range of backgrounds anddisciplines.

Linguistic Field(s): Sociolinguistics
Subject Language(s): None ()
Written In: English (eng )

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