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Language, Ideology and Point of View

By: Paul Simpson

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Paperback | 27 May 1993 | Edition Number 1

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216 Pages

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This systematic introduction to the concept of point of view in language explores the ways in which point of view is shaped by ideology. It focusses on the way in which people encode their beliefs and biases in a wide variety of media.This systematic introduction to the concept of point of view in language explores the ways in which point of view intersects with and is shaped by ideology. It specifically focuses on the way in which speakers and writers linguistically encode their beliefs, interests and biases in a wide range of media. The book draws on an extensive array of linguistic theories and frameworks and each chapter includes a self-contained introduction to a particular topic in linguistics, allowing easy reference. The author uses examples from a variety of literary and non-literary text types such as, narrative fiction, advertisements and newspaper reports.

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"Simpson has given us a powerful set of analytical tools, which teh persistent will assimilate to the benefit of both themselves and their hearer." -Robert Howard

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