Critical discourse analysis [[electronic resource] ] : an interdisciplinary perspective / / Thao Le, Quynh Le and Megan Short, editors

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910452180003321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2009
• ISBN: 1-60876-772-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (339 p.)
• Collana: Languages and linguistics series
• Altri autori (Persone): LeThao <1948->; LêQuỳnh; ShortMegan
• Disciplina: 306.44
• Soggetti: Critical discourse analysis; Critical discourse analysis - Social aspects; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""Critical Discourse Analysis: An Interdisciplinary Perspective""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Part I Introductory Aspects of Critical Discourse Analysis""; ""Critical Discourse Analysis: An Overview""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Discourse Analysis and Critical Discourse Analysis""; ""Key Concepts in CDA""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Linguistics and Critical Discourse Analysis""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""General Linguistics""; ""Sociolinguistics""; ""Pragmatics""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Systematic Functional Linguistics and Critical Discourse Analysis""; ""Abstract""""Introduction""; ""The Use of Systemic Functional Linguistics in CDA""; ""Four Grammatical Concepts for CDA""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""What Is a Text? Questions of Boundaries and Limits""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Interrogating the Idea of 'Text'""; ""Bourdieu: Thinking about Limits""; ""Text, Context and Commentary""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Applying Membership Categorisation Analysis to Discourse: When the ""Tripwire Critique' Is not Enough""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Categorial Organisation: Membership Categorisation""; ""Membership Categorisation Devices""""Conclusion""; ""References""; ; ""Critical Discourse Analysis and the Problem of Methodology""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""CDA and Methodology""; ""Three Critical Questions for Methodological Debate in CDA""; ""Reflexivity and Methodology: The Case of Ethnography""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""The Antinomies of Power in Critical Discourse Analysis""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Power as Domination: Negative Power""; ""Power as Knowledge: Positive Power""; ""Reformulating a Critical Discourse Ethics""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Being Self-critical in Research as a Meaning Making Process""""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""The Meaning of Meaning""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Part II Critical Discourse Analysis across Disciplines""; ""Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and Language Planning (LP): Constraints and Applications of the Critical in Language Planning""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Language Planning (LP)""; ""Interests of State""; ""Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA)""; ""Relentlessly Critical""; ""CDA and LP""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Exploring the Relationship between Social Epidemiology and Critical Discourse Analysis""""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Determinants of Health""; ""What Is Social Epidemiology?""; ""Social Epidemiology Research""; ""Critical Discourse Analysis and Social Epidemiology""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""The Internet: A Critical Perspective""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""The Global Village""; ""Censorship and Control""; ""The Global Battlefield""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Talk at Work: Creating Worker Identities""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Talking up ""Work"", ""Workers"" and ""Workplace Literacy""""

International law / / John P. Grant

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910779666103321
• Autore: Grant John P
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Dundee, : Dundee University Press, 2010
• ISBN: 0-7486-9840-X; 1-84586-182-5
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (185 p.)
• Collana: Edinburgh Law Essentials : ELE
• Disciplina: 341.076
• Soggetti: International law; Law
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Table of Cases; Table of International Instruments; Table of Statutes; 1 Nature and History of International Law; 2 Sources of International Law; 3 International Law and Municipal Law; 4 Subjects of International Law; 5 States: Birth to Death; 6 States: Powers and Authority; 7 State Responsibility; 8 Use of Force; 9 Human Rights; 10 Law of the Sea; 11 Common Spaces; 12 Settlement of International Disputes; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: International Law Essentials is an invaluable study guide for students. It provides up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of international law and is the ideal text for students who come new to the subject and for those preparing for exams. This book is also an excellent resource for those who need to refresh or update their knowledge. Contents: *Nature and History of International Law *Sources of International Law *International Law and Municipal Law *Subjects of International Law *States: Birth to Death *States: Powers and Authority *State Responsibility *Use of Force *Human Rights