Language, Ideology and Point of View
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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Language, Ideology and Point of View
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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Language, Ideology and Point of View

Language, Ideology and Point of View

by Paul Simpson
Language, Ideology and Point of View

Language, Ideology and Point of View

by Paul Simpson

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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: 9781134911080
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 09/02/2003
Series: Interface
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 216
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Simpson, Paul

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;
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