Focuses on the "language of politics," specifically how rhetoric is used for persuasion and manipulation.
The textbook is organized into thematic chapters that explore how language and politics are mutually pervasive: Language and Politics (Edinburgh Textbooks in A...
, a key entry in the Edinburgh Textbooks in Applied Linguistics series by John E. Joseph , argues that language is "political from top to bottom". This guide covers the central themes and structure of this essential text for applied linguistics and sociolinguistics. Core Thesis Focuses on the "language of politics," specifically how
Examines the foundational relationship where politics is inherent in the very genealogy of language. This guide covers the central themes and structure
Explores how society polices certain words and the political implications of these restrictions.
Discusses how languages are constructed and used to define national identities and boundaries.
Looks at how political structures and power dynamics are built into the fabric of linguistic systems.