This systematic introduction to the concept of point of view in language explores the ways in which point of view intersects with and is shaped by ideology. It specifically focuses on the way in which speakers and writers linguistically encode their beliefs, interests and biases in a wide range of media. The book draws on an extensive array of linguistic theories and frameworks and each chapter includes a self-contained introduction to a particular topic in linguistics, allowing easy reference. The author uses examples from a variety of literary and non-literary text types such as, narrative fiction, advertisements and newspaper reports.
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This introduction to the concept of point of view in language explores ways in which point of view intersects with and is shaped by ideology. It specifically focuses on the way in which speakers and writers linguistically encode their beliefs, interests and biases in a wide range of media.
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Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Point of view in narrative fiction; Chapter 3 Point of view in narrative fiction; Chapter 4 Encoding experience in language; Chapter 5 Pragmatics and point of view; Chapter 6 Gender, ideology and point of view; Chapter 7 Afterword;
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Product details

ISBN
9780415071062
Published
1993-05-27
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight
408 gr
Height
216 mm
Width
138 mm
Age
U, G, 05, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
212

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