Studying Language, Producing Knowledge: An Introduction to Discourse Analysis (Linguistics in the World)

Language is more than a tool for communication-it is a powerful force that shapes how knowledge is produced and understood.Studying Language, Producing Knowledge offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to discourse studies, demonstrating how language operates as social action.Anne Mäntynen and Sari Pietikäinen trace the evolution of the field, combining classic theories with contemporary approaches to show how discourse constructs meaning, identities, and social realities.Through an engaging blend of conceptual explanation and practical guidance, this textbook guides readers step by step through the process of analyzing discourse in real-world contexts.Each chapter provides key concepts, discussion points, and examples that help students move confidently from theory to research practice.Throughout the text, the authors highlight how discourse interacts with power, ideology, and change, and how the study of language can reveal the dynamics of knowledge production in today’s comple