Discourse

This volume provides a broad analysis of the term 'discourse' and a thorough examination of the many theoretical assumptions surrounding it. In the revised edition of this invaluable guidebook, Sara Mills: \*examines the historical definitions and developments of discourse \*analyzes Foucault's use of the term and its appropriation in the fields of linguistics, social psychology, and feminist, colonial and post-colonial theory \*explores the changes that have taken place in the field of critical discourse analysis since original publication \*discusses the work of various discourse theorists, including Zizek and Bourdieu. A fully updated bibliography, new glossary and suggestions for further reading make this more than ever the essential introductory guide to the concept of discourse for students of literary theory. Sara Mills Offers An Accessible And Comprehensive Analysis Of The Term 'discourse' And Explores The Theoretical Assumptions Underlying It. This Handy, Easy To Follow Pocket Guidebook For Students Provides: * Straightforward Working Definitions * Historical Developments Of The Term * Studied Analysis Of Michel Foucault * Discussion Of The Appropriation Of The Term 'discourse' By Feminist, Colonial And Post-colonial Discourse Theorists * Examples Of Literary And Non-literary Texts To Illustrate The Use Of 'discourse'. Offering an accessible analysis of the term 'discourse', this second edition is updated to include new advances in critical discourse analysis, coverage of theorists such as Zizek and Bourdieu and a revised section on social psychology This revised edition provides a broad analysis of the term 'discourse' and a thorough examination of the many theoretical assumptions surrounding it.