Alan Partington Boeken

The book delves into the intricate dynamics between the White House press secretary and the press corps, utilizing linguistic analysis of language from approximately fifty press briefings during the late Clinton administration. It explores various significant events, including the Kosovo crisis and the Clinton-Lewinsky affair, highlighting how language shapes political communication and public perception during critical moments in history.

Exploring the concept of "laughter-talk," this book delves into the intentions behind speakers' use of laughter-inducing language and the responses it elicits from listeners. Through extensive examples from language corpora, it analyzes the communicative functions of laughter in conversation, revealing how it shapes social interactions and conveys meaning beyond mere amusement.

The book explores the intricate dynamics between politicians, the media, and the public, focusing on the language used in these interactions. It provides comprehensive coverage of essential topics such as political communication, media influence, and public perception, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the role of language in shaping political discourse. Through accessible explanations, it aims to illuminate how communication strategies affect political outcomes and public engagement.

Suitable for researchers and students in the field of corpus linguistics and, secondly, this title offers an introduction to corpus techniques for practitioners of discourse studies. It delves into a variety of language topics and areas including metaphor, irony, evaluation, (im)politeness, stylistics, language change and sociopolitical issues.