Language, Ideology and Point of View

by Paul Simpson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415071062
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/27/1993
Series:	Interface
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1360L (what's this?)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

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;