Analyzing Text and Discourse

Analyzing Text and Discourse Eight Approaches for the Social Sciences

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Publisher's Synopsis

A unique anthology of textual analysis methodologies, this book offers a thorough introduction to the key approaches and the tools students need to implement them.

Every chapter contains not just the theory behind each methodology, but also its advantages and disadvantages, its problems with ontology and language, and its relationship to studying social phenomenon. Through contemporary and relatable real-world worked examples, the book illustrates different contexts in which a methodology has been successfully used and allows students to see the methods in action and extrapolate the techniques into their own research.

Methods included:

  • Content analysis
  • Argumentation analysis
  • Qualitative analysis of ideas
  • Narrative analysis
  • Metaphor analysis
  • Multimodal discourse analysis
  • Discourse analysis

Engaging and authoritative in equal measure, this guide to textual analysis is the perfect foundation for students conducting research in the social sciences.

Book information

ISBN: 9781473913745
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Imprint: Sage
Pub date:
DEWEY: 401.41
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 670g
Height: 178mm
Width: 250mm
Spine width: 23mm