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Studying Language, Producing Knowledge
An Introduction to Discourse Analysis
Language and Knowledge
Language is more than a tool for communication; it is a powerful force that shapes how knowledge is produced and understood.
Studying Language, Producing Knowledge
Offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to discourse studies, demonstrating how language operates as social action.
Field Evolution
Anne M ntynen and Sari Pietik inen trace the evolution of the field, combining classic theories with contemporary approaches to show how discourse constructs meaning, identities, and social realities.
Approach and Content
Through an engaging blend of conceptual explanation and practical guidance, this textbook guides readers step by step through the process of analyzing discourse in real-world contexts.
Chapter Features
Each chapter provides key concepts, discussion points, and examples that help students move confidently from theory to research practice.
Discourse and Society
Throughout the text, the authors highlight how discourse interacts with power, ideology, and change, and how the study of language can reveal the dynamics of knowledge production in today’s complex social world.
Intended Audience
Studying Language, Producing Knowledge is written for undergraduate and postgraduate students across language, communication, and cultural studies, as well as sociology and anthropology.
Course Applications
It is ideal for courses on discourse analysis, language and society, or qualitative research methods, and serves as an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand how language shapes the ways we know and act.
