ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |11 pages

Identity and narrative in prime-time politics

The Hill-Thomas hearings

chapter |21 pages

Sex and discourse

The politics of the Hite Reports

chapter |29 pages

Aspects of Irish political culture

A hermeneutical perspective

chapter |19 pages

Mapping women, mapping the self

Representations of women in participation studies

chapter |20 pages

Dimensions of the political

Travel and interpretation

chapter |15 pages

Reading politically

National anthems as textual icons

chapter |15 pages

Invention and community

Hermeneutic politics in Europe

chapter |7 pages

The simulation syndrome

From war games to game wars