Discourse analysis considers how language‎,‎ both spoken and written‎,‎ enacts social and cultural perspectives and identities‎.‎ Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics‎,‎ An Introduction to Discourse Analysis examines the field and presents James Paul Gee‎'‎s unique integrated approach which incorporates both a theory of language‎-in‎-use and a method of research‎.‎ The third edition of this bestselling text has been extensively revised and updated to include new material such as examples of oral and written language‎,‎ ranging from group discussions with children‎,‎ adults‎,‎ students and teachers to conversations‎,‎ interviews‎,‎ academic texts and policy documents‎.‎While it can be used as a stand‎-alone text‎,‎ this edition has also been fully cross‎-referenced with the practical companion title How to do Discourse Analysis‎:‎ A Toolkit and together they provide the complete resource for students with an interest in this area‎.‎ Clearly structured and written in a highly accessible style‎,‎ An Introduction to Discourse Analysis includes perspectives from a variety of approaches and disciplines‎,‎ including applied linguistics‎,‎ education‎,‎ psychology‎,‎ anthropology and communication to help students and scholars from a range of backgrounds to formulate their own views on discourse and engage in their own discourse analysis‎.‎