A Cultural Approach to Discourse 2005 Edition Contributor(s): Xu, S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1403943346 ISBN-13: 9781403943347 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2004 Annotation: Shi-xu critiques universalism in discourse studies in terms of the cultural consequences of its current white, western standpoint and advocates a culturally pluralist approach, a theory and research methodology from an innovative position between Eastern and Western cultures. Practical research strategies are illustrated by examples drawn from culturally wide ranging discourses. |
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BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Sociolinguistics - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies - Social Science | Sociology - General |
Dewey: 306.44 |
LCCN: 2004054294 |
Physical Information: 0.72" H x 5.92" W x 8.34" (0.94 lbs) 233 pages |
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Publisher Description: Shi-xu critiques universalism in discourse studies in terms of the cultural consequences of its current white, western standpoint and advocates a culturally pluralist approach, a theory and research methodology from an innovative position between Eastern and Western cultures. Practical research strategies are illustrated by examples drawn from culturally wide ranging discourses. This is a book to interest any scholar or student of discourse looking outside their own intellectual tradition. |