Analysing Genre

This book examines the theory of genre analysis and looks at genre analysis in action.

General Editor's Preface
Preface
Acknowledgements

Part 1: Genre Analysis-Theoretical Preliminaries
1. From description to explanation in discourse analysis
2. Approach to genre analysis

Part 2: Genre Analysis in Action
3. Product and self promotion in business settings
4. Research genres in academic settings
5. Legal discourse in professional settings

Part 3: Applications
6. From description to explanation in language teaching
7. Generic integrity and language reform

Bibliography
Subject Index
Author Index.