Bourdieu, Pierre

Language and Symbolic Power

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ISBN 13:
9780745610344
author:
Bourdieu, Pierre
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1992
Pages:
312
Dimensions:
16 x 2.4 x 22.7 centimetres (0.5
Genre:
Anthropology
Condition:
New
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Language and Symbolic Power by Pierre Bourdieu This book brings together Bourdieu's original writings on language and its relationship with power and politics. A critique of traditional approaches to language, Bourdieu argues that language is not just a means of communication, but also a medium of power that helps individuals pursue their interests and display their practical competence. Bourdieu's theory suggests that linguistic expressions are shaped by the social structure of the field in which they are used, and that every interaction, no matter how personal or insignificant, reflects and reinforces the social order. This new approach to language and politics offers fresh insights into how linguistic usage varies across different social contexts, such as class and gender. A key contribution to the study of language and power, this volume will be of interest to students of sociology, politics, anthropology, linguistics, and literature.

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