Matters of Opinion Talking about Public Issues |
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| Author:
| Myers, Greg |
| Series title: | Studies in Interactional Sociolinguistics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-07579-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $30.99 |
Book Description:
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Matters of Opinion offers an interesting new insight into 'public opinion' as reported in the media, asking where these opinions actually come from, and how they have their effects. Drawing on the analysis of conversations from focus groups, phone-ins and broadcast interviews, Greg Myers argues that members of the public use opinions in order to get along with other people, and how they say things is just as important as what they say. Engaging and informative, this book illuminates...
More DescriptionMatters of Opinion offers an interesting new insight into 'public opinion' as reported in the media, asking where these opinions actually come from, and how they have their effects. Drawing on the analysis of conversations from focus groups, phone-ins and broadcast interviews, Greg Myers argues that members of the public use opinions in order to get along with other people, and how they say things is just as important as what they say. Engaging and informative, this book illuminates current debates on what it means to participate in public life.