Presented discourse in popular science : professional voices in books for lay audiences /

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"In Presented Discourse in Popular Science, Olga A. Pilkington explores the forms and functions of the voices of scientists in books written for non-professionals. This study confirms the importance of considering presentation of discourse outside of literary fiction: popular science uses prese...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Pilkington, Olga A. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2018]
Series:Studies in pragmatics, volume 17
Subjects:
Science > Language.
Science > Popular works.
Discourse analysis.
Sciences > Langage.
Sciences > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
SCIENCE > Philosophy & Social Aspects.
Science.
Popular works.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Popular Science, Overview of the Genre
  • Theoretical Perspectives
  • Analytical Background, Framework, Texts, and Methods
  • Dramatization in the Narratives of Discovery: The Roles of Communicated Discourse and Thought Presentation
  • Beyond Dramatization
  • Presented Discourse outside the Narratives of Discovery
  • The Role of Presented Discourse in the Formation of Positive Bias
  • Appendix: Practical Applications of Research Findings

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