"The author moves smoothly and coherently from more traditional approaches to language and gender through to very recent research in areas such as discourse and consumerism, and language, gender and sexuality. Different approaches, including Critical Discourse Analysis and social constructionism, are demonstrated, and difficult concepts are clearly and comprehensibly presented. Mary Talbot's own research enriches and enlivens the discussion throughout. The text is extensively illustrated with interesting examples, many of which are taken from recent published research, thus introducing students to relevant and authentic material."Janet Holmes, Victoria University of Wellington
20 years on... Preface to the third editionAcknowledgementsTranscription conventionsPART I: Preliminaries: Airing Stereotypes and Early Models1 Language and gender2 Talking proper3 'Women's language' and 'man made language'PART II: Interaction among Women and Men4 Telling stories5 Conversation6 Difference-and-dominance and beyondPART III: Discourse and Gender: Construction and Performance7 Critical perspectives on gender identity8 Consumerism9 New men and old boys10 Professionally speaking11 Language, gender and sexuality12 Reclaiming the languageReferencesIndex
Mary Talbot is an internationally acclaimed scholar who has published widely on language, gender and power, particularly in relation to media and consumer culture.