The Pragmatics of Negative Self-Identification: I Am What I’m Not von Eva Triebl | A corpus-based study of UK web forums | ISBN 9783381128211

The Pragmatics of Negative Self-Identification: I Am What I’m Not

A corpus-based study of UK web forums

von Eva Triebl
Buchcover The Pragmatics of Negative Self-Identification: I Am What I’m Not | Eva Triebl | EAN 9783381128211 | ISBN 3-381-12821-3 | ISBN 978-3-381-12821-1

The Pragmatics of Negative Self-Identification: I Am What I’m Not

A corpus-based study of UK web forums

von Eva Triebl
This book explores how variants of "I'm not a/n..." function as a linguistic strategy in web forums, revealing how users present themselves while negotiating shared interests. It starts from the premise that identity is not fixed but performed in interaction, shaped by situational and sociocultural factors. In disembodied online communication, negative self-identification positions speakers in relation to their claims and highlights relevant identity categories. Through a corpus-based study, this book uncovers patterns of meaning-making and guides readers through conducting research in discourse pragmatics. It will be of interest to students of English linguistics, scholars in applied linguistics, and anyone curious about the links between language, identity, and the social world.