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Language and Symbolic Power

by P Bourdieu

  • Paperback
  • 312 pages
  • Publisher: Polity Press
  • 15.2 x 22.8 x 2.3 cm

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For those seeking to understand language's power.

"Language and Symbolic Power" critiques old theories.

You’ll gain insight into language's role in society.

Discover how language shapes power and politics in this thought-provoking collection of P. Bourdieu's writings.

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This volume brings together Bourdieua s highly original writings on language and on the relations between language, power and politics. Bourdieu develops a forceful critique of traditional approaches to language, including the linguistic theories of Saussure and Chomsky and the theory of speech--acts elaborated by Austin and others.

  • Title

    Language and Symbolic Power

  • Author

    P Bourdieu

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Polity Press

  • Published

    December 1992

  • Weight

    456g

  • Page Count

    312

  • Dimensions

    15.2 x 22.8 x 2.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780745610344

  • ISBN-10

    074561034X

  • Eden Code

    5797712

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