Discourse Analysis as Theory and Method
Discourse Analysis as Theory and Method by Marianne W Jorgensen, published by SAGE Publications Ltd on December 26, 2002, offers a systematic introduction to discourse analysis as a framework for social research. This first edition spans 230 pages and is presented in English. The book integrates three central approaches—Laclau and Mouffe’s discourse theory, critical discourse analysis, and discursive psychology—aiming to foster dialogue among various forms of discourse analysis that are often separated by disciplinary boundaries.
Readers will find a clear and accessible explanation of the philosophical premises and theoretical perspectives underlying each approach, along with methodological guidelines and tools for empirical discourse analysis. The text also explores the potential for combining different discourse analytical and non-discourse analytical methods in research. Additionally, it situates discourse analysis within the broader context of the social constructionist debate, asserting that a critical stance is essential to social research. This comprehensive overview makes it a valuable resource for those interested in the methodologies of discourse analysis.
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Discourse Analysis as Theory and Method is a systematic introduction to discourse analysis as a body of theories and methods for social research. It brings together three central approaches, Laclau and Mouffe′s discourse theory, critical discourse analysis and discursive psychology, in order to establish a dialogue between different forms of discourse analysis often kept apart by disciplinary boundaries.
The book introduces the three approaches in a clear and easily comprehensible manner, explaining the distinctive philosophical premises and theoretical perspectives of each approach as well as the methodological guidelines and tools they provide for empirical discourse analysis. The authors also demonstrate the possibilities for combining different discourse analytical and non-discourse analytical approaches in empirical study. Finally, they contextualize discourse analysis within the social constructionist debate about critical social research, rejecting the view that a critical stance is incompatible with social constructionist premises and arguing that critique must be an inherent part of social research.
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