Language, Society and Power provides an accessible introduction to the study of language in a variety of social contexts. This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences the way we view society, and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class, and gender. Readers are encouraged to consider whether representations of people and their language matter, explore how identity is constructed and performed, and examine the creative potential of language in the media, politics, and everyday talk. 
With updates and new international examples throughout, the sixth edition of this popular textbook features: Thoroughly revised chapters on politics and media to include topics such as environmentalism, the politics of consumer choice, injustice in legal systems, and the power of social media in political activism Expanded coverage of ongoing debates around fake news, gender fluidity and representation, and multilingualism Discussions of surveillance in relation to linguistic landscapes Examination of linguistic change due to COVID-19 A companion website which includes streamlined exercises, further reading, a 'who's who' of Twitter, and links to blogs and videos to support learning as students make their way through the book. 
Language, Society and Power assumes no linguistic background among readers and is a must-read for all students of English language and linguistics, media, communication, cultural studies, sociology, and psychology who are studying language and society for the first time.

Language, Society and Power

Politics & Social Sciences

Evans, Betsy

Mooney, Annabelle

Social Sciences

Routledge

Language, Society and Power provides an accessible introduction to the study of language in a variety of social contexts. This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences the way we view society and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class and gender. Readers are encouraged to consider whether representations of people and their language matter, explore how identity is constructed and performed, and examine the creative potential of language in the media, politics and everyday talk. With updates and new international examples throughout, the sixth edition of this popular textbook features: *Thoroughly revised chapters on politics and media to include topics such as environmentalism, the politics of consumer choice, injustice in legal systems and the power of social media in political activism; *Expanded coverage of ongoing debates around fake news, gender fluidity and representation, and multilingualism; *Discussions of surveillance in relation to linguistic landscapes; *Examination of linguistic change due to COVID; *A companion website which includes streamlined exercises, further reading, a 'who's who' of Twitter, and links to blogs and videos to support learning as students make their way through the book. Language, Society and Power assumes no linguistic background among readers, and is a must-read for all students of English language and linguistics, media, communication, cultural studies, sociology and psychology who are studying language and society for the first time.

Language, Society and Power: An Introduction

Language, Society and Power is the essential introductory text to studying language in a variety of social contexts.  This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences thought and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class and gender. It considers whether representations of people and their language matter, explores how identity is constructed and performed, and considers the creative potential of language in the media, politics and everyday talk.  This fourth edition has been completely revised to include recent developments in theory and research and offers the following features:    A range of new and engaging international examples drawn from everyday life – including material from social media and newspapers, cartoons, YouTube and television.     Two new chapters which cover Linguistic Landscapes, including signs, graffiti and the internet; and Global Englishes, exploring variation in and attitudes to English around the world     Updated and expanded student research projects and further reading sections for each chapter      Brand new companion website that includes video and audio clips, links to articles and further reading for students and professors.  Language, Society and Power is a must-read for students of English language and linguistics, media, communication, cultural studies, sociology and psychology.

Language, Society and Power is an accessible introduction to studying language in a variety of social contexts. This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences the way we view society and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class and gender. It considers whether representations of people and their language matter, explores how identity is constructed and performed, and considers the creative potential of language in the media, politics and everyday talk. The fifth edition of this popular textbook features: <ul>
<li> Updated chapters with new activities;</li> <li> Examples that include material related to youth language, computer-mediated communication, texting and electronic communication;</li> <li> New material on online mass media, fake news and Twitter as a form of political agency;</li> <li> More discussion of social media, social networking, memes and mobile communication; </li> <li> An introduction to the concepts of translanguaging and superdiversity;</li> <li> An expanded Gender chapter that questions binary gender identities;</li> <li> A companion website which includes more video material to support learning as students make their way through the book.</li>
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Language, Society and Power assumes no linguistic background among readers, and is a must-read for all students of English language and linguistics, media, communication, cultural studies, sociology and psychology who are studying language and society for the first time.

It's Mine! Responding to Problems And Conflicts

High/Scope

High/Scope Foundation

ChildrenÂ's conflicts over toys, space, and friendship create many challenges for teachers and parents. This book presents a six-step mediation process adults can use to support young children at these tense and emotional times. It includes more than 50 actual stories of conflict experiences from preschools, nursery schools, Head Start centers, elementary schools, and homes. Through these stories and the accompanying photos of conflict resolution in action, readers can Â"see and hearÂ" real children resolving disputes successfully, guided by adults using the six-step process. Using this book as a guide, teachers and parents will have the strategies in hand to make the most of these valuable learning opportunities, whether the children they are caring for are toddlers, preschoolers, or school-aged children.

You Can't Come to My Birthday Party: Conflict Resolution With Young Children

Self-Help

Relationships

High/Scope Press

I Know What's Next: Preschool Transitions Without Tears and Turmoil (The Teacher's Idea Book)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

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Language, Society and Power

Language, Society and Power: An Introduction

Language, Society and Power: An Introduction

Language, Society and Power: An Introduction

Language, Society and Power: An Introduction

It's Mine! Responding to Problems And Conflicts

You Can't Come to My Birthday Party: Conflict Resolution With Young Children

I Know What's Next: Preschool Transitions Without Tears and Turmoil (The Teacher's Idea Book)