Media Representations of Macau's Gaming Industry in Greater China: A Corpus-based Critical Discourse Analysis

This book is the first linguistic study that compares the media representations of Macaus gaming industry in English-language newspapers published in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. It adopts an analytical framework based on the extended units of meaning of a lexical item to examine the ideological stances regarding Macaus gaming industry among three English-language newspapers. The findings confirm that the news media in these three territories differ in their ideological stances and offer readers a fresh perspective on Macau by exploring how the region and its gaming industry are represented in three news article corpora. The research suggests that the methods adopted in this book can be replicated to examine and compare the news and political discourses in a variety of contexts, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers in linguistics, media studies, communication, journalism, and critical discourse analysis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 145 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This groundbreaking book is a pioneering linguistic study that delves into the comparative analysis of media representations of the Macau gaming industry across English-language newspapers published in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. By employing an analytical framework rooted in the notion of extended units of meaning, the author aims to examine the ideological stances regarding the Macau gaming industry across these three Chinese territories. Through a meticulous comparison of the patterns of co-selection of shared and unique words and phraseologies, the book sheds light on the distinct ideological orientations of the news media in these regions.

The findings of this study confirm that the news media in these three territories exhibit notable differences in their ideological stances toward the Macau gaming industry. Moreover, the book offers readers a fresh and insightful perspective on Macau by exploring how the region and its gaming industry are portrayed in three comprehensive news article corpora. Through this comprehensive exploration, the book provides valuable insights into the similarities and differences between these three territories, contributing to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics at play.

Furthermore, the research conducted in this book demonstrates the potential for replication of its methods to examine and compare news and political discourses in a wide range of contexts. As such, the book serves as a valuable resource for students majoring in linguistics, media studies, communication, journalism, and other related fields. It also holds significance for researchers engaged in corpus linguistics, critical discourse analysis, and other interdisciplinary domains.

In conclusion, this book represents a significant contribution to the field of linguistics and media studies, offering a comprehensive and insightful examination of the media representations of the Macau gaming industry across different Chinese territories. Its innovative approach, rigorous analysis, and valuable insights make it a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners alike.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811977237
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023