Constructing Brexit Britain : A Corpus-Assisted Approach to National Identity Discourse

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parnell, Tamsin.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Discourse analysis.

Nationalism.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 2024

Summary:

This book examines the discursive construction of British and European identities in the context of Brexit. It analyzes the language used in pro-Brexit newspapers, government documents, and citizen interviews to understand how Brexit has influenced national identity discourses. The book aims to provide insights into the shifting perceptions of British and European identities and their democratic implications. It is intended for scholars and students in the fields of linguistics, political science, and social sciences, as well as anyone interested in the societal impacts of Brexit. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Figures

Tables

Acknowledgements

Transcription Conventions

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: The Discursive Construction of Britishness and Europeanness

Chapter 3: Researching the Language of National Identity in Times of Brexit

Chapter 4: Pro-Brexit Newspaper Representations of the UK and EU-rope

Chapter 5: Constructing Britain and Europe in UK Government Documents

Chapter 6: Discursive Constructions of Britain and Britishness in Oral Interviews

Chapter 7: Concluding Remarks

Notes

References

Appendix A: Media Corpora Composition

Appendix B: Interview Plan

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ISBN:

9781350436961

1350436968

9781350436978

1350436976

9781350436954

135043695X