Communication and Language Analysis in the Public Sphere

Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4666-5003-9
Verlag: Information Science Reference

Buch, Englisch, 473 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 221 mm x 286 mm, Gewicht: 1709 g

Although language is certainly individualised, most people conform to linguistic norms because of their surroundings. Over time, particular words and phrases are popularised by the media, social trends or world events and with the emergence of internet technologies, the communication between all types of people is much easier.

Communication and Language Analysis in the Public Sphere explores the influence of the World Wide Web on the relationships between ordinary citizens and the ability to communicate with politicians, celebrities and the media. As some words may gain popularity worldwide and others may begin to define a specific discipline. This book is essential for linguistics researchers, scholars and professionals interested in determining these patterns and how they affect groups and individuals.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hart, Roderick P.

Über Autor(innen)

Roderick P. Hart holds the Shivers Chair in Communication and is Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author or editor of twelve books including Campaign Talk: Why Elections Are Good for Us (Princeton, 2000) and Political Keywords: Using Language that Uses Us (Oxford, 2005). His most recent work (with Jay Childers and Colene Lind) is Political Tone: How Leaders Talk Why (Chicago, 2013). He is the creator of DICTION: The Text-Analysis Program.