Language & Linguistics Books

Discourse Analysis: Investigating Processes of Social Construction provides a concise, straightforward guide for students and researchers who are interested in understanding and using discourse analysis. Addressed to graduate students, academics, and...

Discourse Analysis: Investigating Processes of Social Construction provides a concise, straightforward guide for students and researchers who are interested in understanding and using discourse analysis. Addressed to graduate students, academics, and...

The authors of this book provide an 'insider's guide' to getting published in scholarly communication journals. In nine chapters, they and seven other distinguished journal editors explain what editors and reviewers look for when deciding which articles...

The authors of this book provide an 'insider's guide' to getting published in scholarly communication journals. In nine chapters, they and seven other distinguished journal editors explain what editors and reviewers look for when deciding which articles...

Deeply embedded in the history of Latin Europe, the vernacular ("the language of slaves") still draws us towards urgent issues of affiliation, identity, and cultural struggle. Vernacular politics in medieval Latin Europe were richly complex and...

Deeply embedded in the history of Latin Europe, the vernacular ("the language of slaves") still draws us towards urgent issues of affiliation, identity, and cultural struggle. Vernacular politics in medieval Latin Europe were richly complex and...

Examines the role of confession in American culture. Argues that the genre of confession has profoundly shaped (and been shaped by) six of America’s most intractable cultural issues: sexuality, class, race, violence, religion, and democracy.

From sixteenth-century cabinets of wonders to contemporary animal art, The Breathless Zoo: Taxidermy and the Cultures of Longing examines the cultural and poetic history of preserving animals in lively postures. But why would anyone want to preserve an...

From sixteenth-century cabinets of wonders to contemporary animal art, The Breathless Zoo: Taxidermy and the Cultures of Longing examines the cultural and poetic history of preserving animals in lively postures. But why would anyone want to preserve an...

Explores the architectural and cultural history of Princeton University from 1750 to the present. Includes 150 historical illustrations.

Explores the architectural and cultural history of Princeton University from 1750 to the present. Includes 150 historical illustrations.

A timely collection of Latina performance pieces Surveying the Latina theatre movement in the United States since the 1980s, La Voz Latina brings together contemporary plays and performance pieces by innovative Latina playwrights. This rich collection of...

Discover a hidden masterpiece from one of history's greatest writers-now available in its most complete and accessible form.Leo Tolstoy's Writings for Young Childrenbrings to light Leo Tolstoy's revolutionary contributions to childhood literacy, a...

Decidedly absurd and always entertaining, the very best letters to The Times are a treasure trove of wit, humour and unexpected insight. From bizarre uses for old school ties to the nostalgic disappearance of the humble washing line, this collection lets...

Words of affirmation and inspiration to help you rediscover joy every day. Harness the pleasure and power of your creativity with this uplifting deck of 48 cards from bestselling author Holly Ringland.Designed to gently guide and inspire, each card...