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Representing Schizophrenia in the Media

A Corpus-Based Approach to UK Press Coverage

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Through an extensive analysis of a 15 million-word corpus from nine UK national newspapers over 15 years, the author utilizes corpus linguistics and critical discourse analysis to uncover how language shapes perceptions of schizophrenia. By identifying prevalent linguistic features, the study reveals the ways media discourse influences public attitudes and reflects societal views on this mental health condition, providing valuable insights into the intersection of language, media, and mental health awareness.

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Representing Schizophrenia in the Media, James Balfour

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2024
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Title
Representing Schizophrenia in the Media
Subtitle
A Corpus-Based Approach to UK Press Coverage
Language
English
Released
2024
Format
Paperback
Pages
208
ISBN13
9780367560041
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Through an extensive analysis of a 15 million-word corpus from nine UK national newspapers over 15 years, the author utilizes corpus linguistics and critical discourse analysis to uncover how language shapes perceptions of schizophrenia. By identifying prevalent linguistic features, the study reveals the ways media discourse influences public attitudes and reflects societal views on this mental health condition, providing valuable insights into the intersection of language, media, and mental health awareness.