Gender and Language
Subtitle: Theory and Practice
Publisher: A Hodder Arnold Publication
Published: February 24, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780340809594
Subjects: Gender studies; Language Arts & Disciplines; Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy; Language; Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics; Language and languages; Sex differences
Description: "Gender and Language: Theory and Practice offers a broad and accessible introduction to the study of gender and language for those new to the subject. The book introduces both theoretical and applied perspectives, identifying and explaining the relevant frameworks and drawing on a range of activities/examples of how gender is constructed in discourse in language use. Rich with examples and investigative activities drawn from current debates and events, this book is designed to be appealing and informative and will capture the imaginations of students from a range of backgrounds and disciplines."--Jacket.