Language and Creativity: The Art of Common Talk

by Ronald Carter

Book Overview

Language and Creativity has become established as a pivotal text for courses in English Language, Linguistics and Literacy.

Creativity in language has conventionally been regarded as the preserve of institutionalised discourses such as literature and advertising, and individual gifted minds. In this ground-breaking book, bestselling author Ronald Carter explores the idea that creativity, far from being simply a property of exceptional people,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415699835
• ISBN13: 9780415699839
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"