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The book analyzes a vast corpus of articles from nine UK national newspapers over 15 years, employing corpus linguistics and critical discourse analysis. It uncovers the prevalent linguistic features that shape and mirror societal attitudes toward schizophrenia, offering insights into media representation and its impact on public perception. Through this detailed examination, the author highlights the nuances of language used in discussing mental health, revealing how discourse can influence understanding and stigma surrounding schizophrenia.
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Representing Schizophrenia in the Media, James Balfour
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- Released
- 2023
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- Subtitle
- A Corpus-Based Approach to UK Press Coverage
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Balfour
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780367560034
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Textbooks, Health & Medicine, Language Textbooks & Dictionaries, Psychological Topics, Literary Studies, Journalism
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- 5 out of 5
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- The book analyzes a vast corpus of articles from nine UK national newspapers over 15 years, employing corpus linguistics and critical discourse analysis. It uncovers the prevalent linguistic features that shape and mirror societal attitudes toward schizophrenia, offering insights into media representation and its impact on public perception. Through this detailed examination, the author highlights the nuances of language used in discussing mental health, revealing how discourse can influence understanding and stigma surrounding schizophrenia.