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Performative Linguistics

By Douglas Robinson

Performative Linguistics Social Sciences

Performative Linguistics

By Douglas Robinson

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In this book, Douglas Robinson introduces a new distinction between 'constative' and 'performative' linguistics, arguing that Austin's distinction can be used to understand linguistic methodologies. Constative linguistics, Robinson suggests, includes methodologies aimed at 'freezing' language as an abstract sign system, while performative linguistics explores how language is used or 'performed' in those speech situations. Robinson then tests his hypothesis on the act of translation. Drawing on a range of language scholars and theorists, Performative Linguistics consolidates the many disparate action-approaches to language into a new paradigm for the study of language.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
274
Release Date:
2003-01-01
Publication Date:
2002-12-19
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0415300363
ISBN13:
9780415300360
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
578 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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