Keller's book is a very complete introduction to discourse theory and discourse analysis for social science postgraduates. After reading it, you are able to say: "with my... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

This book is a definite asset for qualitative researchers who plan to use discourse research methodology. One unique feature is an expansive review of philosophers and di... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Kathleen Shannon Dorcy, University of Washinghton Tacoma

Recent decades have witnessed a growing interest in the study of discourse in a wide range of disciplines across the social sciences and humanities... In this volume, Kel... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Song Guo, School of Foreign Languages, Tianjin University of Commerce, P.R. China, Discourse Studies

An interesting work because it deals with the main theoretical and analytical approaches to discourse with a clear structure and with good recommendations to start with r... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Fernando Ramallo, Translation and Linguistics, University of Vigo

Clearly written. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Fiona McSweeney, Social Science , Dublin Institute of Technology

Good as supplementary book although not suitable for a core text book. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Jane Mulderrig, School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics, Sheffield University

too complex for the students under my tutelage Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Janine Owens, The School of Clinical Dentistry, Sheffield University

Discourse' and other forms of 'narrative' are very prominent at the moment, students and tutors need to understand these approaches and how to introduce levels of rigour ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Linda Barlow-Meade, Faculty of Health, Social Work & Educ, Northumbria University

Useful for the Masters students as well as PhD and Professional Doctoral candidates Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Mark Francis-Wright, Health and Human Sciences, University of Essex

Helpful to have basic understanding of DA.Although students usually prefer step by step kind of guidelines, this book will outcut the way Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Moheeb Abualqumboz, Faculty of Business and Law, Leeds Beckett University

This is a text that I recommend as a 'must have' for any students pursuing Discourse Analysis in their research. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Graham Bright, Faculty of Education & Theology, York St John University College

This text introduces discourse research in a very succinct and accessible manner. It is highly recommended for those new to doing discourse analysis as well as to more ad... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Kelechi Ekuma, Institute for Development Policy and Management, Univ. of Manchester

This is a useful introduction to research for beginners. It will be one among other texts which I would recommend to students in the early stages of their training. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Kieran Vivian-Byrne, Faculty of Health Sport and Science, University of South Wales (Glamorgan)

Handy and timely, rigourous but useable Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Mark Hardy, Social Policy and Social Work Department, University of York

A very helpful primer in what is a complex area Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Mark Hardy, Social Policy and Social Work Department, University of York

A sound introduction to a useful research strategy. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Neil Rutledge, Education (Carlisle), University of Cumbria

I found this a very good starting point to understand discourse research. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Richard Nelson, Teaching, Health and Care, Bradford College

A fascinating exploration into the approaches of discourse research. The inclusion of discourse research outside the English-speaking world is a truly valuable contributi... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Rory Du Plessis, Department of Visual Arts, University of Pretoria

for those undertaking discourse research for the first time this book provides a simple structure in understanding how to collect data of this kind. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Anita McGowan, Humanities , Croydon College

not suitable for course - too advanced Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Anna Rees, School of Health Sciences, Liverpool University

This book provides students with an excellent insight into the broad possibilities of investigation, the methods and the related research questions of discourse studies! ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Roswitha Kersten-Pejanic, Department of Slavic studies, Humboldt University of Berlin