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Biografisk notat
Sara Mills is a Research Professor at the School of Cultural Studies, Sheffield Hallam University. She has published work on feminist linguistic and literary theory and Feminist post-colonial discourse theory.<p><strong>'Written in a clear, expository style, Discourse is a combination of introductory and 'position' book.'</strong> - <em>New Formations 98</em><br /><br /><strong>'A reader-friendly manual...Sara Mills has provided us with a sophisticated and state-of-the-art precision instrument.'</strong> - <em>Laurenz Volkmann, Symbolism: An International Journal of Critical Aesthetics</em><br /><br /><strong>'An approachable and enjoyable piece of work which is highly suitable for those with an interest in culture, language, linguistics or literature.'</strong> - <em>Moderna Språk</em><br /><br /><strong>'Excellent reading warmly recommended.'</strong> - <em>School Librarian</em></p>
This volume provides a broad analysis of the term 'discourse' and a thorough examination of the many theoretical assumptions surrounding it. In the revised edition of this invaluable guidebook, Sara Mills:
- examines the historical definitions and developments of discourse
- analyzes Foucault's use of the term and its appropriation in the fields of linguistics, social psychology, and feminist, colonial and post-colonial theory
- explores the changes that have taken place in the field of critical discourse analysis since original publication
- discusses the work of various discourse theorists, including Zizek and Bourdieu.
A fully updated bibliography, new glossary and suggestions for further reading make this more than ever the essential introductory guide to the concept of discourse for students of literary theory.