Chinese discourse studies /

Chinese Discourse Studies presents an innovative and systematic approach to discourse and communication in contemporary China. Incorporating Chinese philosophy and theory, it offers not only a distinct cultural paradigm in the field, but also a culturally sensitive and effective tool for studying Ch...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Shi-xu, 1960- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.
Subjects:	Discourse analysis > China. Discourse analysis > Political aspects > China. Communication > Political aspects > China. Communication > Social aspects > China. Social change > China > 21st century. China > Social life and customs > 21st century. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Communication Studies. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > General. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > Sociolinguistics.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: De-Westernizing Discourse Analysis
PART I: PARADIGMATIC CONSTRUCTION. 1. Cultural Discourse Studies ; 2. Eastern Discourse Studies ; 3. Chinese Discourse Studies
PART II: DISCOURSES OF CONTEMPORARY CHINA. 4. Discourse and Human Rights ; 5. Discourse and Trade Disputes ; 6. Discourse and Urban Development
Epilogue: Agenda, Dialogue and Practice.