Authors:
- Applies a genre theory and discourse analytical perspective to self-improvement and self-help books as a distinct genre
- Examines a previously under-analysed genre of popular literature, looking in detail at self-help books as a distinct form of writing
- Sheds light on the discursive practices used to persuade readers within self-help books
- Explores the practice of advice-giving and the assumption of authority in self-improvement contexts
Part of the book series: Postdisciplinary Studies in Discourse (PSDS)
Buy it now
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Other ways to access
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check for access.
Table of contents (7 chapters)
-
Front Matter
-
Back Matter
About this book
Authors and Affiliations
-
EduMaxi, Auckland, New Zealand
Jeremy Koay
About the author
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Persuasion in Self-improvement Books
Authors: Jeremy Koay
Series Title: Postdisciplinary Studies in Discourse
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12149-5
Publisher: Palgrave Pivot Cham
eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-12148-8Published: 06 March 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-12149-5Published: 25 February 2019
Series ISSN: 2946-5990
Series E-ISSN: 2946-6008
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 86
Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations
Topics: Discourse Analysis, Popular Culture , Genre, Secularism