Engagement in Medical Research Discourse: A Multisemiotic Approach to Dialogic Positioning

This book explores engagement in medical research articles through dialogic theory and systemic functional linguistics, considering text as multisemiosis and analyzing verbal, mathematical, and visual resources. It demonstrates intersemiotic engagement across different stages and phases and looks ahead to engagement in other related disciplinary fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive work delves into the intricate realm of engagement in medical research articles, expanding our understanding beyond mere verbal dialogue to encompass a wide range of semiotics, including mathematical and visual cues. By integrating insights from dialogic theory and systemic functional linguistics (SFL), the book offers a holistic perspective on the multifaceted nature of engagement in this field.

The volume begins by establishing a framework for engagement, providing a historical backdrop that highlights the evolution of medical research discourse. This foundation is then built upon as the book introduces a corpus of original research articles sourced from esteemed medical journals, allowing for a detailed exploration of verbal, mathematical, and visual engagement.

In a subsequent chapter, these diverse perspectives are brought together to showcase the intricate interplay of intersemiotic resources within medical research articles. The authors demonstrate how these resources collaborate to establish and maintain the authoritative stance commonly associated with medical discourse. The book also looks ahead, envisioning engagement in other related disciplinary fields and exploring potential future directions for research on multisemiosis and medical research discourse.

With its extensive coverage, detailed analysis, and interdisciplinary approach, this book appeals to graduate students and researchers in a wide array of fields, including multimodality, critical discourse analysis, applied linguistics, SFL, and science education. The Open Access version of this book, accessible at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license, ensuring widespread access and dissemination of valuable insights.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032100456