Cambridge Topics in English Language: Language and Power

About this book

Language and Power is an introduction to how English is used to influence, persuade, and position us within hierarchies. Suitable for students at advanced level and beyond, it draws on the Cambridge English Corpus to examine the linguistic techniques used in situations where language exerts influence, exploring how contexts shape our language use. Through short activities that clarify analytical methods, this digital edition guides students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarizes key concerns and recent findings while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.