The existing literature tends to focus upon language deficits and problem situations such as dysphasia, or tackles language instrumentally, as in the extensive literature on counselling and communication. This book analyzes language and language use within a broad social and professional context, provides an accessible and wide-ranging analysis of the role of language in the health professions. The author establishes the importance of language as a carrier of values and attitudes, and an expression of power. He examines the ...
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The existing literature tends to focus upon language deficits and problem situations such as dysphasia, or tackles language instrumentally, as in the extensive literature on counselling and communication. This book analyzes language and language use within a broad social and professional context, provides an accessible and wide-ranging analysis of the role of language in the health professions. The author establishes the importance of language as a carrier of values and attitudes, and an expression of power. He examines the use of language in relation to forms of oppression such as racism, sexism and ageism, and analyses the role language plays in constructing identity, at both the personal and group level. The implications of sociological and sociolinguistic analysis for practice are developed and the policy implications arising from the broader perspective on the significance of language are also considered.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780412567308.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780412567308.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780412567308.
