Reading Science : Critical and Functional Perspectives on Discourses of Science

ISBN-13: 9780415167895 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 368 str.

J. R. Martin; Robert Veel

Opis

This collection brings together recent work of leading scholars in linguistics, rhetoric, critical theory and education. It looks at the distinctive language of science and technology and the role it plays in building up scientific understandings of the world and explores this language in a range of contexts, from research and industry to education, popular science writing and science fiction.

Recenzje

'The great strength of the book is rooted in its interdisciplinary approach and its broad range of perspectives while discussing various aspects of reading science...should attract and stimulate a wide range of audiences as it has a great deal to offer for both academics and teachers.' - Zsuzsa Kurtán, Applied Linguistics

O autorze

J.R. Martin, Robert Veel