How does language construct identity, and representations of people?
As 6000 languages face extinction, Language, Society and Power is the essential introductory text to studying language in a variety of social contexts.
This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences thought and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class and gender. Learning a language can open your mind and allow you to see the world in new and exciting ways, which is why the rich tapestry of languages is intertwined with our own identity, and the fabric of society. Meaning that because languages are so embodied with culture and history, this is why it perhaps feels so poignant to forget them.
Language, Society and Power therefore considers whether representations of people and their language matter, it explores how identity is constructed and performed, and it considers the creative potential of language in the media, politics and everyday talk. This fourth edition has been revised to include recent developments in theory and research and offers the following features:
- A range of new and engaging international examples drawn from everyday life – including material from social media and newspapers, cartoons, YouTube and television.
- Two new chapters which cover Linguistic Landscapes, including signs, graffiti and the internet; and Global Englishes, exploring variation in and attitudes to English around the world.
- Updated and expanded student research projects and further reading sections for each chapter.
- New companion website that includes video/audio clips, links to articles and further reading.
Language, Society and Power is an essential exploration of how identity and representations of people can be shaped by language, the power language has in varying social contexts, and how this is in turn reflected in society, culture and history through public mediums.
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