Language and symbolic power

Pierre Bourdieu First published 1991

About this book

"This volume brings together Bourdieu's highly original writings on language and on the relations among language, power, and politics. Bourdieu develops a forceful critique of traditional approaches to language, including the linguistic theories of Saussure and Chomsky and the theory of speech-acts elaborated by Austin and others. He argues that language should he viewed not only as a means of communication but also as a medium of power through which individuals pursue their own interests and display their practical competence."--

Subjects

  • 306.44
  • language and languages
  • language and languages, political aspects
  • lenguaje y lenguas
  • lingüística
  • linguistics
  • macht
  • p40
  • politiek
  • social sciences
  • sociolinguistics
  • sociolinguïstiek
  • sociology
  • taal