Language and Action: A Reassessment of Speech ACT Theory

by Susi Bohdal

This work consists of an examination and revision of some of the main theses of Speech Act Theory in relation to the problem of ideology and action-guiding language. Starting from the idea that linguistic philosophy must take into account how the social structure of the linguistic community may influence and direct the way its language is used, a critical method of analysis is proposed, developing Speech Act Theory in a way suitable for this purpose...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0915027011
• ISBN13: 9780915027019
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.