This volume provides a broad analysis of the term discourse and a thorough examination of the many theoretical assumptions surrounding it. In the revised edition of this invaluable guidebook, Sara Mills:*examines the historical definitions and developments of discourse*analyzes Foucault's use of the term and its appropriation in the fields of linguistics, social psychology, and feminist, colonial and post-colonial theory*explores the changes that have taken place in the field of critical discourse analysis since original publication*discusses the work of various discourse theorists, including Zizek and Bourdieu. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.