"Discourse Analysis, 2nd Edition: - provides a comprehensive overview of the major approaches to and methodological tools used in discourse analysis; - introduces both traditional perspectives on the analysis of texts and talk as well as more recent approaches that address technologically mediated and multimodal discourse; - incorporates practical examples using real data; - includes new articles from key authors in the field, including Jan Blommaert, William Labov, Paul Baker, Penelope Brown and StephenLevinson; - is supported by a companion website featuring extra activities, additional guidance, useful links and multimedia examples including sound files and YouTube videos.