Social Media Critical Discourse Studies

Critical Discourse Studies (CDS) examines how discourse shapes social processes, structures, and change, particularly in the context of social media communication. This book explores CDS in social media spaces, addressing aspirations, assumptions, and critiques within a broad tradition. It provides an overview of key considerations in conducting CDS on social media, featuring contemporary case studies across platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Wikipedia, and Twitter. The book appeals to researchers and advanced students in linguistics, politics, sociology, communication studies, media and cultural studies, and science and technology studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Critical Discourse Studies (CDS) is a field of study that seeks to enhance our understanding of the role of discourse in social processes, social structures, and social change. In response to the significant concentration of discursive practices within the paradigm of social media communication, this book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the key considerations in conducting CDS on social media spaces.

The book begins by setting out a set of aspiration signposting the parameters of doing social media CDS. It then proceeds to critically explore a number of contemporary case studies of digital discourses around identity, politics, and representation. These case studies encompass various social media communication platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Wikipedia, and Twitter.

The book is of interest to researchers and advanced students in the fields of linguistics, politics, sociology, communication studies, media and cultural studies, and science and technology studies. It offers valuable insights into the ways in which discourse shapes social interactions, constructs identities, and influences political outcomes in the digital age.

Originally published as a special issue of the journal "Critical Discourse Studies," this book is a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners seeking to understand the complex dynamics of discourse in contemporary society.

Weight: 385g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032443027