Cambridge Topics in English Language Language and Power

by Gary Ives and Raj Rana

Essential study guides for the future linguist. Language and Power is an introduction to how English is used to influence, persuade and position us within hierarchies. It is suitable for students at advanced level and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it looks at the linguistic techniques in situations where language is used to exert influence, exploring how contexts affect the language we use. Short activities help explain...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108402135
• ISBN13: 9781108402132
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.4" x 9.0"