Penulis :
Dwi Santoso,Ph.D
ISBN: Proses
Editor : Anggit Fuadi, S.Sos
Penyunting: Anggit Fuadi, S.Sos
Desain Sampul dan Tata Letak : Anggit Fuadi, S.Sos
Penerbit : MUTIARA INTELEKTUAL INDONESIA
Anggota IKAPI No.227/JTE/2023
Jumlah Halaman: 160
Harga Buku:
Printed : Rp. 70.000
Ebook : Rp.40.000
Sipnosis
Language has always been more than a tool for communication — it is a form of power. Every headline, campaign slogan, viral hashtag, and political speech actively shapes how societies think, act, and decide what is true. Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) offers a way to uncover these hidden mechanisms: to examine how discourse constructs identities, legitimizes authority, and influences public life.
This book is written to support students, researchers, and practitioners in understanding and applying CDA rigorously and ethically. It integrates foundational theories from Fairclough, van Dijk, Wodak, and Kress & van Leeuwen with contemporary cases from digital media, political communication, and every day public discourse. The approach is both conceptual and practical — each chapter guides learners from theory to methodology to hands-on analysis.
In an era when information spreads faster than reflection, CDA becomes essential. It equips us to recognize biases, challenge propaganda, and defend democratic dialogue. The goal of this book is not merely to critique, but to empower readers to produce research that contributes to social accountability and justice.
The examples and data included here draw significantly from the Indonesian context — a multilingual, multicultural, digitally dynamic society where discourse constantly negotiates identity, power, and belief. By situating CDA within these realities, this book invites students to see critical analysis as a relevant and responsible academic practice.
I hope this work encourages readers to think deeply, question boldly, and communicate ethically. May it serve as a resource for critical inquiry and a stepping stone for future innovations in discourse studies.
Ultimately, this book underscores that discourse is not merely an object of study — it is a living practice that shapes the futures we imagine and the societies we build. As we analyze language critically, we also learn to participate more conscientiously in public conversations, fostering spaces where diverse voices can be heard and respected. Through this lens, CDA becomes not just a research method, but a civic responsibility: a commitment to ensuring that language serves as a force for understanding, empowerment, and positive transformation in our rapidly changing world.
