Performative Linguistics: Speaking and Translating as Doing Things with Words Contributor(s): Robinson, Douglas (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415753996 ISBN-13: 9780415753999 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $63.64 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2002 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Non-classifiable - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
Dewey: 418.020 |
Physical Information: 272 pages |
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Publisher Description: In this book, Douglas Robinson introduces a new distinction between 'constative' and 'performative' linguistics, arguing that Austin's distinction can be used to understand linguistic methodologies. Constative linguistics, Robinson suggests, includes methodologies aimed at 'freezing' language as an abstract sign system, while performative linguistics explores how language is used or 'performed' in those speech situations. Robinson then tests his hypothesis on the act of translation. |