Language and Gender: An Introduction
"Mary Talbot's book will be warmly welcomed by those teaching courses in language and gender at all levels. It provides a very accessible textbook for those new to the area, but it is also extremely comprehensive and up to date, and will therefore also be of value in graduate courses.The author moves smoothly and coherently from more traditional approaches through the controversies of the 1980s to the most recent research which uses Critical Discourse Analysis and social constructionist approaches. Difficult concepts are clearly and comprehensibly presented. Mary Talbot's own research enriches the book - especially in the later chapters where consumerism, sexist language and masculinity are some of the issues addressed. The text is extensively illustrated with interesting examples, many of which are taken from recent published research, thus introducing students to relevant and authentic material."Janet Holmes, Professor of Linguistics, Victoria University"Mary Talbot has written a well-informed and thorough introduction to language and gender in a clear and engaging style. She has managed the difficult task of making a substantial body of research accessible to people who are new to the field without oversimplification and without ignoring important theoretical issues."Professor Norman Fairclough, University of Lancaster