
Language and Symbolic Power
by Pierre (College de France) Bourdieu
Title:
Language and Symbolic Power
Author:
Pierre (College de France) Bourdieu
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
312 pages
Publisher:
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN-13:
9780745610344
EAN:
9780745610344
Publication Date:
10/12/1992
Classifications:
Linguistics
Weight (g):
586
Dimensions (mm):
228 x 159 x 23
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
This volume brings together Bourdieua s highly original writings on language and on the relations between language, power and politics. Bourdieu develops a forceful critique of traditional approaches to language, including the linguistic theories of Saussure and Chomsky and the theory of speech--acts elaborated by Austin and others.











