The Discourse Reader

The Discourse Reader collects in one volume the most important and influential articles on discourse analysis. Designed as a structured sourcebook and divided into clear sections, the book covers the foundations of modern discourse analysis and represents all of its contemporary methods and traditions. 

The second edition:

• has been revised and updated throughout
• includes six new articles from authors including Teun A. van Dijk, Judith Butler, and Gillian Rose
• includes 'discussion points' to help readers engage with key issues
• covers the foundations of modern discourse analysis and represents all of its contemporary methods and traditions.

The second edition of The Discourse Reader remains an essential resource for all students of discourse analysis.