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Language and Gender: A Reader

Language and Gender: A Reader

by JenniferCoates (Editor)

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    Paperback 1997

    $3.46
Synopsis

This wide-ranging reader is the first and only collection of the key essays in the study of Language and Gender. Edited by one of the pioneers in the field, it introduces students to the main topics by providing a selection of key papers written by leading figures in language and gender study. The book provides a vital student resource for all courses in language, gender and discourse analysis. The topics covered include: gender differences in pronunciation and grammar; gender differences in conversational practice; conversational dominance in mixed talk; same-sex talk; women's talk in the public domain; theoretical debates (gender or power? difference or dominance?). The Reader concludes with three key papers which suggest directions in which language and gender research might develop.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 544
 Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
Published: 01 Dec 1997
ISBN 10: 0631195955
ISBN 13: 9780631195955

Media Reviews
'This collection gives easy access to a key set of texts on central themes in the study of gender differentiated language use. Chosen to reflect a broad spectrum of research over the past 20 years, they not only make an excellent reader for any course on language and gender, but also provide a handy reference for scholars interested in the linguistic dimensions of gender.' Suzanne Romaine, Merton Professor of English Language, University of Oxford 'Finally! A reader that covers the field of language and gender from both a historical and a topic-centered viewpoint. I particularly appreciate Coates' lucid introductions before each section and her organization of the material into manageable units around which I can easily imagine structuring both classroom discussions and assignments...I look forward to using the book.' Sarah Dart, Macalester College 'This nicely crafted anthology will take readers into the central topiocs, and most significant debates, in the study of gender and language. A wonderful resource.' Barrie Thorne, University of California at Berkeley
Author Bio
Jennifer Coates is Professor of English Language and Linguistics at University of Surrey, Roehampton. She is author of Women Talk (Blackwell, 1996), and co-editor of An Introduction to Women's Studies (Blackwell, 1995).