The Routledge Handbook of Discourse Analysis 2nd Edition

Capture the cutting edge of language study with The Routledge Handbook of Discourse Analysis, 2nd Edition by Michael Handford. This authoritative volume brings clarity and depth to a fast-evolving field, making it essential for students, researchers, and practitioners in linguistics, communication, education, and social sciences.

Inside, you’ll find accessible yet rigorous overviews of core approaches— from conversation analysis and corpus-assisted methods to critical, multimodal, and cognitive perspectives. Each chapter synthesizes theory, methods, and real-world applications so readers can quickly connect concepts to classroom research, policy analysis, media studies, or professional practice. Written by leading international scholars, the book balances scholarly precision with clear explanations that support learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Whether you’re based in the UK, US, Europe, Australia, Canada, or elsewhere, this updated handbook is geared toward a global audience, reflecting diverse languages, contexts, and research traditions. It’s an ideal reference for coursework, literature reviews, dissertation planning, and interdisciplinary projects that demand a comprehensive view of discourse studies.

Practical, scholarly, and up-to-date, The Routledge Handbook of Discourse Analysis, 2nd Edition equips you with the conceptual tools and methodological confidence to analyze language and meaning in society. Add this indispensable resource to your collection and deepen your research and teaching practice.

Order your copy today and bring the most current insights in discourse analysis into your library, classroom, or research toolbox.

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