Title: Chinese discourse studies /
Authors: Shi-xu, 1960-
Year: 2014
Subjects: Discourse analysis China.; Discourse analysis Political aspects China.; Communication Political aspects China.; Communication Social aspects China.; Social change China; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES Communication Studies.; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES Linguistics General.; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES Linguistics Sociolinguistics.; Communication Political aspects; Communication Social aspects; Discourse analysis; Discourse analysis Political aspects; Manners and customs; Social change; PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology; China Social life and customs
Abstract: "Chinese Discourse Studies presents an innovative and systematic approach to discourse and communication in contemporary China. Incorporating Chinese philosophy and theory, it offers not only a distinct cultural paradigm in the field, but also a culturally sensitive and effective tool for studying Chinese discourses. In addition to paradigmatic construction, the book applies this new framework to local and global issues in present-day China, such as human rights, trade disputes and urban development. This book unpacks the critical implications for understanding cultural diversity, division and development both within the discipline and beyond, making it an invaluable resource researchers of discourse analysis, Chinese studies, and cultural studies."--
Contents: Introduction: De-Westernizing Discourse Analysis -- PART I: PARADIGMATIC CONSTRUCTION. 1. Cultural Discourse Studies ; 2. Eastern Discourse Studies ; 3. Chinese Discourse Studies -- PART II: DISCOURSES OF CONTEMPORARY CHINA. 4. Discourse and Human Rights ; 5. Discourse and Trade Disputes ; 6. Discourse and Urban Development -- Epilogue: Agenda, Dialogue and Practice.