Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture
General Editors: Ruth Wodak, Greg Myers and Johann Unger issn 1569-9463
This flourishing series has generated books dealing with a large variety of In 2012 DAPSAC topics such as gender, identity, political celebrates its discourse, power, ideology, media, 10th anniversary! memory, war, and rhetoric.
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Gender Identity and Discourse Analysis Edited by Lia Litosseliti and Jane Sunderland Royal Holloway, University of London / Lancaster University Gender and discourse interface in many more epistemological sites than can be represented in one collection. Gender Identity and Discourse Analysis therefore focuses on a principled diversity of key sites within four broad areas: the media, sexuality, education and parenthood. The di erent chapters together illustrate how taking a discourse perspective facilitates under- standing of the complex and subtle ways in which gender is represented, constructed and contested through language. Contributions by: B. Benwell; C.R. Caldas-Coulthard & T. van Leeuwen; M.M. Lazar; L. Litosseliti; J. Maybin; S. Mills; L. Morrish; D. Sorea; J. Sunderland; J. Sunderland, M. Cowley, F.A. Rahim, C. Leontzakou & J. Shattuck; J. Sunderland & L. Litosseliti; J. Swann; B. Telles Ribeiro. [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 2] 2002. viii, 336 pp.
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Politics as Text and Talk
“[...] an exciting new Analytic approaches to political discourse “ collection which o ers a com- Edited by Paul Chilton and Christina Schä ner This book is a useful prehensive overview of recent Lancaster University / Aston University “ introduction to concepts theoretical developments in Human beings are political animals. and methods in the analy- gender and language research, They are also articulate mammals. sis of political discourse, as well as a series of original How are these two aspects linked? which is especially wel- chapters exploring the con- This is a question that is only beginning to be explored. The present collection come at a time when the re- struction and representation of makes a contribution to the investigations into the use of language in those situ- lationship between politics gender in a range of discursive ations which, informally and intuitively, we call ‘political’. Such an approach is and language is attracting contexts. It will be widely read revealing not only for politics itself but also for the human language capacity. increasing interest. by scholars interested in the Contributions by: P. Chilton & C. Schä ner; T.A. van Dijk; S. Elspass; A. Fetzer; P. Muntigl; C. ” complex and fascinating rela- Sauer; R. Wodak. Norman Fairclough tionship between gender, the [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 4] 2002. x, 246 pp. The book is organized
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- . / . of language.” readers on contemporary Sally Johnson, The Art of Commemoration linguistic scrutiny into political discourse and to Lancaster University, UK Fifty years after the Warsaw Uprising provide a methodological Edited by Titus Ensink and Christoph Sauer review. [...] The volume deft- University of Groningen ly shows some of the ways The Art of Commemoration focuses on a particular historical event that illustrates the political world is con- how nations defi ne their own identities and establish mutual relations in their structed not only through, discourse: the Warsaw Uprising of August 1944 and its Commemoration in 1994. but also by language. This Commemoration was an innovative and unique form of transnational com- ” munication because it brought together representative speakers from all parties Mirjana N. Dedaic, involved. They considered the commemorated event from di erent perspectives: Georgetown University the victim (Poland), the former enemy (Germany) and the former allies (England, in Review for USA, France and other countries, as well as Russia which liberated Poland but had International Politics not supported the Uprising). A letter from the Pope added a Catholic perspective. “Through its presenta- Contributions by: T. Ensink & C. Sauer; D. Galasi´nski; T. Koole; H. Mazeland; C. Schä ner; K. tion of varied analytical Steinke; D.M.F. Torck; F.v. Vree. approaches, this book [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 7] 2003. xii, 246 pp. o ers a starting point for a
. / . needed general refl ection - . / . on the study of political discourse. Re/reading the past ” “This volume provides Critical and functional perspectives on time and value Elisabeth Le, University of multiple models of approach- Alberta, Canada, on Linguist Edited by J.R. Martin and Ruth Wodak List Vol. 14-1156 (April 2003) ing historical discourse from University of Sydney / University of Vienna a critical perspective, enabling Re/reading the Past is concerned with the discourses of history, from the com- the comparison and evalua- plementary perspectives of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and Systemic tion of di erent approaches Functional Linguistics (SFL). The papers in the book stress the discursive to data and frameworks for construction of the past, focussing on the di erent social narratives which analysis, as well as encourag- compete for o¢ cial acknowledgement. Issues of collective and cultural memory ing dialogue between CDA and are addressed, refl ecting the “linguistic turn” in the Social Sciences. The book SFL. it is a valuable resource covers a range of discourses, interpreting texts from popular culture to academic for understanding how texts discourse including the construction and evaluation of past events in a variety and contexts interact in the of places around the world. It is especially timely in its focus on the construction construction of evaluation and of time and value in a post-colonial world where history discourses are central interpretation in history. to on-going processes of reconciliation, debates on war crimes, and the issues of ” amnesty and restitution. Mary J. Schleppegrell, Contributions by: C. Anthonissen; C. Barnard; G. Benke & R. Wodak; J. Blommaert; C. Co¢ n; University of California, Davis, J. Flowerdew; J.R. Martin; J.R. Martin & R. Wodak; F. Menz; P.R.R. White. USA, in Discourse Studies Vol. [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 8] 2003. vi, 277 pp.
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Explorations in the Sociology What We Remember “This volume provides a pan- oramic survey of the relationship and of Language and Religion The construction of memory interaction of religion and language. Edited by Tope Omoniyi and Joshua A. Fishman in military discourse Omoniyi and Fishman have as- Roehampton University / New York University Mariana Achugar sembled a strong group of contribu- The studies and debates contained in this volume revisit those Carnegie Mellon University tors who deliver subtle and insight- themes that both of the contributory disciplines of Sociology This interdisciplinary monograph explores ful case studies. Leading scholars set of Language and Religion have common interest in. The con- the discursive manifestations of the confl ict forth compelling accounts of religion tributing authors explore new methodologies and paradigms over how to remember and interpret the ac- and language, covering a wide range of analysis that they deem appropriate for this interesting tions of the military during the last dicta- of faiths and contexts, with not just and complex interface in an attempt to demonstrate how the torship in Uruguay (1973-1985). This book the ‘obvious suspects’ – Islam and shared interests of these disciplines impact social practices in should interest discourse analysts, historians, various communities around the world. The ultimate objective sociologists and researchers in the fi eld of Christianity – but also including of the discussions is to fashion tools for creating a body of new transitional justice. Native American, Bah’ai, Hinduism knowledge that supports the emergence of a better society. [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Orisa worship. It is indispens- [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 20] and Culture, 29] 2008. x, 246 pp. able reading for understanding the 2006. viii, 347 pp. . / . debate about how religion a ects
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language and vice versa.” - . / . Je Haynes, “A praiseworthy feature of the London Metropolitan University volume lies in its strong editorship. [...] ‘Studies in Political Humour’ is a Reconciliation Discourse Manipulation and volume which scholars working on The case of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission political discourse, humour theory, Ideologies in the Twentieth Annelies Verdoolaege and the interface of the two will fi nd Century Ghent University valuable. It considers humour (broadly Discourse, language, mind This volume is a research monograph analysing the South defi ned) from a wide range of perspec- Edited by Louis de Saussure and African Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) from an tives and this may inspire readers to Peter J. Schulz ethnographic/linguistic point of view. The central proposition look to other disciplines when carrying University of Neuchâtel / University of Lugano of this book is that the TRC can be regarded as a mechanism out further work on such topics.” This book aims at bringing together re- that leads to the hegemony of specifi c discourses, thus excercis- James Murphy, University of Manchester, searchers in the fi eld of ideology reproduc- ing power. on Linguist List, 23.1425 tion in order to better understand the un- [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 27] derlying mechanisms of speaker-favourable 2008. xiii, 238 pp.
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The book covers a wide range of theoretical - . / . Studies in Political Humour perspectives, from psychosocial approaches In between political critique and and discourse analysis to semantics and public entertainment cognitive linguistics and pragmatics. Editorials and the Power of Media [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society Edited by Villy Tsakona and Culture, 17] 2005. xvi, 312 pp. Interweaving of socio-cultural identities and Diana Elena Popa Democritus University of Thrace, Greece / . / . Elisabeth Le Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania - . / . University of Alberta
If politics is a serious matter and humour This book contributes to the study of media roles in politics a funny one, this volume investigates how with a methodological “discursive communication identity [...] all in all, the book is an and why the boundaries between the two are “ framework” and its application to a corpus of editorials. This invaluable contribution and should blurred: politics can be represented in a hu- allows for the defi nition of editorials as a genre, and it reveals be a ‘must read’ for anybody investi- morous manner and humour can have a seri- that news media can play a much more active role on the gating manipulation and ideology. ous intent. Political humour conveys criticism political stage than studies on framing and agenda setting have against the political status quo and/or recycles It shows that researchers can come hitherto shown. This book is intended for all those interested and reinforces dominant views on politics. to similar conclusions by means of in media and politics whatever their academic specializations. di erent approaches and thus sug- [Discourse Approaches to Politics, [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 35] Society and Culture, 46] 2011. x, 290 pp. gests that an eclectic, data-driven 2010. xiv, 239 pp.
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- . / . needed.” - . / . Katharina Barbe, Department of For- “Christopher Hart’s edited col- eign Languages and Literatures, Northern lection is an important step forward Illinois University, on Linguist List, in combining the cognitive turn and Vol. 17.2291 (2006) the critical turn in the study of human discourse. The rich developments Critical Discourse Studies in Context and Cognition that have been seen in this area over Edited by Christopher Hart recent decades are ripe for scrutiny Northumbria University and consolidation. In this volume leading scholars in overlapping areas This book presents a collection of papers in CDS concerned with various of enquiry show how discourse analy- ideological discourses. Analyses are fi rmly rooted in linguistics and cogni- tion constitutes a major focus of attention. The chapters, which are written by sis, linguistics, cognitive science and prominent researchers in CDS, come from a broad range of theoretical perspec- social theory may be brought together tives spanning pragmatics, cognitive psychology and cognitive linguistics. in an enriched paradigm for critical [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 43] 2011. vii, 231 pp. studies.”
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(Mis)Representing Islam Discourse and Power “This work is remark- The racism and rhetoric of British broadsheet able for its depth of analy- in a Multilingual newspapers sis and the extensive re- World John Richardson search conducted provides Adrian Blackledge Loughborough University the basis for scrutiny not University of Birmingham (Mis)Representing Islam explores and illustrates how élite only of what is reported This works shows how the broadsheet newspapers are implicated in the production and how it is reported, but discourse of politicians and and reproduction of anti-Muslim racism. The book ap- also what is consistently policy-makers in Britain links proaches journalistic discourse as the inseparable combi- left out. [...] Richardson languages other than English, nation of ‘social practices’, ‘discursive practices’ and the makes a strong case for the and therefore speakers of these languages, with civil disor- ‘texts’ themselves from a perspective which fuses Critical interaction between lan- der and threats to democracy, citizenship and nationhood. Discourse Analysis (CDA) with Edward Said’s critique of guage and social power. Adrian Blackledge develops a theoretical and methodologi- Orientalism. This framework enables Richardson to (re)con- ” cal framework which draws on critical discourse analysis textualise élite journalism within its professional, political, Linnea Micciulla, Boston to reveal the linguistic character of social and cultural pro- economic, social and historic settings and present a critical University, on Linguist List cesses and structures; on Bakhtin’s notion of the dialogic and precise examination of not only the prevalence but also Vol. 15-1973 nature of discourse to demonstrate how voices progres- the form and potential e ects of anti-Muslim racism. The sively gain authority; and on Bourdieu’s model of symbolic book analyses the centrality of van Dijk’s ideological square and the signifi cance and utility of domination to illuminate the way in which linguistic- stereotypical topoi in representing Islam and Muslims, focusing in particular on the reporting of minority speakers may be complicit in the misrecognition, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Israel/Palestine, Algeria, Iraq and Britain. or valorisation, of the dominant language. This timely book should interest researchers and students of racism, Islam, Journalism and Com- [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 15] munication studies, Rhetoric, and (Critical) Discourse Analysis. 2005. x, 252 pp.
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- . / . “This is an excellent book. [...] It represents Washing the Brain – Metaphor and Hidden Ideology an excellent example of critical discourse analysis Andrew Goatly that links social theory with detailed text analysis Lingnan University to help us better understand and potentially intervene in reality. This is a great model to follow In this wide-ranging book, Andrew Goatly, using lexical Goatly’s book considering the current state of a airs in a diverse “ data from his database Metalude, investigates how concep- provides an inspiring and and globalized world where assimilationist and tual metaphor themes construct our thinking and social homogeneous ideologies prevail. I highly recom- provocative account of behaviour in fi elds as diverse as architecture, engineering, the possibilities of linking education, genetics, ecology, economics, politics, industrial mend this book to those interested in issues of cognitive and critical dis- time-management, medicine, immigration, race, and sex. language and power in multilingual society, criti- cal discourse analysis, immigration, bilingualism, course studies. [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 23] ” and communication studies. Andreas Musol , Durham 2007. xvii, 431 pp. ” University, in Discourse . / . Mariana Achugar, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh
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Studies 10(5), 2008. - . / . Discourse, War and Terrorism Edited by Adam Hodges and Chad Nilep A New Agenda in (Critical) Discourse Analysis University of Colorado Theory, methodology and interdisciplinarity This book explores the discursive production of identities, Edited by Ruth Wodak and Paul Chilton the shaping of ideologies, and the formation of collective Lancaster University understandings in response to 9/11 in the United States and around the world. Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) has established itself over the past [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 24] two decades as an area of academic activity in which scholars and 2007. ix, 248 pp. students from many di erent disciplines are involved. It is a fi eld
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½ . / . derstand and challenge the discourses of our day. It is time for A New - . / . Agenda in the fi eld. The present book is essential for anyone working broadly in the fi eld of discourse analysis in the social sciences. “This book serves as a testament to the grow- [Discourse Approaches to Politics, Society and Culture, 13] ing inter-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary 2005. xviii, 320 pp. nature of (critical) discourse studies. […] This book
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