Analysing Newspapers: An Approach from Critical Discourse Analysis John E. Richardson New papers are a continuing force in modern society. This book presents a distinctive, straightforward guide to the critical analysis of journalism, considering its influence, function and effects. Analysing Newspapers draws on critical discourse analysis to explore the political and ideological implications of language use in the press. Through a balanced and thorough discussion, the text creates a practical framework that can be applied to all forms of journalistic practice and research. Fundamental linguistic concepts and tools, including sentence construction, presupposition, lexical analysis and rhetoric are discussed in a straightforward and succinct manner, using newspaper extracts to illustrate key points. Richardson not only considers the language of journalism, but also its consumption and production and how it relates to changing social ideas and institutions. Drawing on topical global issues such as the invasion of Iraq, this book offers both a theoretical understanding and hands-on guidance as to how newspaper journalism works. Using a wealth of case studies, this exciting new text offers a unique approach to the analysis of journalism and is stimulating reading for all students of journalism, communication and media studies. John E. Richardson is Lecturer in Communication and Media Studies at Loughborough University. He is the co-author of Key Concepts in Journalism Studies and the co-editor of Muslims and the News Media