{"product_id":"abortion-in-ireland-simon-statham-9781350337633","title":"Abortion in Ireland: The Language of the Campaign for Reproductive Rights","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProviding an in-depth analysis of the diverse discourse types present in the fight for women's bodily autonomy in Ireland over four decades, this book explores discourse from the imposition of the Eighth Amendment in 1983 to its repeal in 2018 and beyond, adopting a mixed-methods critical linguistic approach.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy applying models of analysis from across the spectrum of critical linguistics, the book maximises the potential of the analytical models prominent in critical linguistics and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), in turn maximising the number of discourse arenas available for investigation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInterdisciplinary both in terms of methodology and data, the chapters analyse a diverse range of societal texts including traditional political campaign discourse and cross-generational pro-choice leaflets. The book also assesses the utilisation of pro-choice voices in the contemporary discourse arenas of social media and broadcast entertainment, and examines politico-legal arenas such as submissions to the Citizens' Assembly and parliamentary speeches. It also scrutinises the abortion rights campaign in the north of Ireland through interviews with a range of campaigners. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addressing the specific complex issue of abortion rights and exposing relevant data to diverse linguistic scrutiny, the book showcases the methodological rigour of critical linguistics in original research. Against the backdrop of ongoing reproductive rights debates in the USA, Europe and internationally, this book is a comprehensive analysis of the linguistic strategies of a major social event which continues to resonate across the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Statham,Helen Ringrow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1350337633\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350337633\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d","brand":"Simon Statham","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48450272428287,"sku":"9781350337633","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a5a68ca8-9d8a-4125-bf60-2ee26c9bea4f.jpg?v=1777266933","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/abortion-in-ireland-simon-statham-9781350337633","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}