Description
Uses linguistic and semiotic analytical techniques to interrogate the use of language in the construction of political discourses. An impressively broad range of methodologies is used, each to explore a substantive political issue.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction, Terrell Carver, Matti Hyvärinen; Chapter 2 Identity and narrative in prime-time politics, Terrell Carver; Chapter 3 Rhetoric and conversion in student politics, Matti Hyvärinen; Chapter 4 Sex and discourse, Véronique Mottier; Chapter 5 Aspects of Irish political culture, Valerie Bresnihan; Chapter 6 Mapping women, mapping the self, Marja Keränen; Chapter 7 Dimensions of the political, Kari Palonen; Chapter 8 Reading politically, Klaus Sondermann; Chapter 9 Invention and community, Josef Bleicher; Chapter 10 The simulation syndrome, James Der Derian;
