Continuum Working with Discourse - Open Linguistics Textbook

Explore the depths of language with the second edition of Working with Discourse: Meaning Beyond the Clause. Published by Continuum, this updated textbook provides an accessible set of analytic tools designed to help students and researchers examine how speakers and writers construct meaning through discourse. This edition uses real-world analyses of spoken, written, and visual texts to illustrate complex concepts. By focusing on practical examples, such as truth and reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa, the book makes linguistic theory easier to grasp. It is an essential resource for anyone studying language and how it functions in various social contexts. This updated version includes a new chapter on Negotiation, updated definitions for key terms, and chapter summaries to aid learning. It also features revised suggestions for further reading, making it a comprehensive guide for academic study. Whether you are a student or a professional, this text offers a clear path to mastering discourse analysis.