The Routledge Handbook of Multimodal Analysis (Routledge Handbooks)

Book Details:

• Author: Carey Jewitt

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 2nd

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 528

• Release Date: 19-Sep-2016

• ISBN: 9781138245198

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches

Product Description:

The Routledge Handbook of Multimodal Analysis, Second Edition offers a comprehensive research toolkit for multimodal analysis, a field that investigates how humans communicate through various modes such as images, sound, gestures, body posture, and spatial arrangements, beyond just language. This updated edition features thirty-four chapters contributed by leading scholars in the field, covering both theoretical and methodological aspects of multimodality.

The second edition brings twelve new chapters, reflecting the latest theoretical and methodological developments. It also explores multimodal research in the context of digitally mediated texts and interactions—highlighting how digital platforms are reshaping communication and representation.

Key Themes and Topics:

• Technology and Culture: Understanding the intersection of digital tools and cultural contexts in multimodal communication.

• Identity and Social Justice: How multimodal analysis addresses themes of identity, power, and social justice through various forms of communication.

• Literacy Policy and Macro Issues: Examining broader societal implications like literacy policies and their connection to multimodal literacy.

• Research Methodologies: A diverse range of theoretical frameworks and methodologies, including semiotics, visual studies, conversation analysis, socio-cultural theory, and more.

• Case Studies: Practical case studies offer in-depth multimodal analysis, helping readers engage with real-world applications.

• Updated Glossary: An extensive glossary of key terms ensures accessibility to those new to the field, while also allowing seasoned researchers to refine their knowledge.

Ideal For:

• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students: Especially those in communication, linguistics, sociology, anthropology, and media studies.

• Researchers: Those interested in multimodal communication, digital media, social media, and representation.

• Educators and Practitioners: Looking to incorporate multimodal analysis into their work or teaching.