
The Language Work of Speechwriters
by Gwynne Mapes
Title:
The Language Work of Speechwriters
Author:
Gwynne Mapes
Series (if any):
Key Topics in Applied Linguistics
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
232 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9781009539852
EAN:
9781009539852
Classifications:
Language: reference and general
Weight (g):
528
Dimensions (mm):
223 x 149 x 20
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
Drawing on interview data and other sources, this book examines how speechwriters talk about their work, illuminating not only what it is they do, but also why it matters. It is essential reading for academic researchers and students in applied linguistics, discourse studies, linguistic and cultural anthropology, and sociolinguistics.












