Nordic Perspectives on the Discourse of Things: Sakprosa Texts Helping Us Navigate and Understand an Ever-changing Reality

This open-access book explores the role of written texts in a diverse and dynamic society, focusing on their capacity to transcend contextual boundaries and maintain content as a manageable entity. It examines various text types, such as CSR reports, discourse networks, digital and social media crisis communication, and epistemic positions, and is relevant to fields such as text research, professional/digital communication, discourse analysis, and literacy studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This open-access book explores the vital role of written texts in an increasingly diverse and dynamic society, drawing upon the rich Scandinavian research tradition of sakprosa, which translates as 'subject-oriented prose' or 'professional communication.' The authors delve into the remarkable capacity of written texts to transcend contextual boundaries, recognizing their pivotal importance in capturing and maintaining content as a cohesive and manageable entity.

The book is organized into chapters that examine specific text types that adeptly manage complex content in specialized ways. These chapters cover a range of topics, including genre shifting in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports, discourse networks in modern digital culture, digital and social media crisis communication, and epistemic positions in non-fiction.

This book holds significant relevance to fields such as text research, professional/digital communication, discourse analysis, and literacy studies. It also appeals to disciplines such as history, rhetoric, organization studies, media studies/journalism, and linguistics, as it sheds light on the ways in which written texts shape and influence various aspects of society.

By examining the multifaceted roles of written texts in an ever-evolving world, this book provides valuable insights into the complexities of communication, knowledge dissemination, and the construction of identities. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners alike, offering a comprehensive understanding of the power of written language in shaping our contemporary world.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 148 x 210 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031331244
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023