Peter V. Zima
Discourse and Power: An Introduction to Critical Narratology: Who Narrates Whom?
Discourse and Power: An Introduction to Critical Narratology: Who Narrates Whom?
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Discourse and Power: An Introduction to Critical Narratology explores the relationship between discourse and power, presenting key theories and applying them to analyses of various discourses. It demonstrates how reducing power factors in theoretical discourse can lead to new insights in social sciences.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Discourse and Power: An Introduction to Critical Narratology delves into the intricate relationship between discourse and power, offering a comprehensive exploration of this critical concept. Divided into two sections, Part One provides a comprehensive overview of the most significant discourse theories, emphasizing the central role
relationship between discourse and power. It critically examines the works of influential scholars such as Foucault, Bourdieu, Fairclough, and Greimass, structural semiotics, providing a critical appraisal of their theories. In Part Two, the section on practice, the insights gained in the first part are applied to in-depth analyses of various discourses and their role in power relations. The book showcases a diverse range of discourses, including psychiatric, legal, political, literary, and scientific discourses, with examples ranging from presidential speeches by Obama, Trump, and Biden to the novels of Camus and Pirandello. Through its rigorous analysis, the book demonstrates that it is possible to minimize the power factor in theoretical discourse, fostering theoretical innovation and paving the way for new insights in social sciences. This timely and insightful text is an invaluable resource for scholars and students engaged in discourse analysis, critical discourse analysis, and rhetoric courses.
Weight: 356g
Dimension: 232 x 156 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032426402
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