Title: Language and symbolic power
Description: "This volume brings together Bourdieu's highly original writings on language and on the relations among language, power, and politics. Bourdieu develops a forceful critique of traditional approaches to language, including the linguistic theories of Saussure and Chomsky and the theory of speech-acts elaborated by Austin and others. He argues that language should he viewed not only as a means of communication but also as a medium of power through which individuals pursue their own interests and display their practical competence."--
Subjects: Language and languages, Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Language and languages, political aspects, Lenguaje y lenguas, Lingüística, Taal, Macht, Politiek, Sociolinguïstiek, Social sciences, Sociology, P40, 306.44