Title Language in the news : discourse and ideology in the press / Roger Fowler

Published London ; New York : Routledge, 1991

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Description x, 254 pages ; 23 cm Contents 1. Introduction : the importance of language in the news -- 2. The social construction of news -- 3. Language and representation -- 4. Conversation and consensus -- 5. Analytic tools : critical linguistics -- 6. Discrimination in discourse : gender and power -- 7. Terms of abuse and of endearment -- 8. Attitudes to power -- 9. A press scare : the salmonella-in-eggs affair -- 10. The salmonella in eggs affair : Pandora's box -- 11. Leading the people : editorial authority -- 12. Conclusion : prospects for critical news analysis Analysis Great Britain Press Linguistics Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-250) and index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-250) and index Notes Also available in print edition Subject British newspapers -- Language. English language -- Discourse analysis. English language -- Social aspects -- Great Britain. English newspapers -- Language. Journalism -- Great Britain -- Language. Mass media and language. Newspapers -- Language. Sociolinguistics. LC no. 90040794 ISBN 0415014182 (hb.) 0415014190 (pb.)

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