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<p>'Refreshingly, none of the contributors descends to the banal claim that 9/11 changed everything. ' ? Times Higher Education Supplement<br><br>'This collection of essays ... sheds light on the way language develops in all societies and times. I recommend this collection to anyone interested in the subtle links between the global economy and the intimacies of personal expression.' ? Times Higher Education Supplement<p>'The strength and value of this volume lie in the diversity of its individual articles, written by an interesting mix of scholars and media professionals.' ? Linguist List<p>'A comprehensive guide to media discourse ... The overview of media language that this text provides makes it useful to linguists as well as journalists and public relations professionals.' ? Language

The essays in this book are a user's manual; reading them I am left with a sense of awe.. <br>-Simon Jenkins, columnist for the London Times <br> What is the relationship between the media we consume and the language we use? In this book, academics and media practitioners come together to offer their views. The result is a book that is hugely diverse, always thought-provoking, and very entertaining. It functions both as an accessible introduction to the study of sociolinguistics and the media, and makes a real contribution to the field.. <br>-Caroline Bassett, University of Sussex, UK <br>

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Jean Aitchison, Diana Lewis

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