Representing Communities : Discourse and Contexts

Representing Communities : Discourse and Contexts

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Publisher's Synopsis

This edited collection offers the latest research into the reproduction of 'hegemonic' discourse and the ways in which the description and evaluation of social groups affects their ability to exercise cultural and political autonomy. The book examines the representations of a number of communities and social groups, both within their 'micro-contexts', and with reference to the economic, political, social, cultural and technological 'macro-contexts' in which they are embedded. The analysis highlights the connections between discourse, power, dominance and social inequality, focusing on patriarchal, capitalist and postcolonial representations and power imbalances. Based on a combination of theoretical and empirical analyses, the collection offers an array of macro-social critiques based on the analysis and critical understanding of contemporary contexts and representations, and how they contribute to political, social, economic and cultural practices.

Book information

ISBN: 9783319650296
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
DEWEY: 307
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 462g
Height: 210mm
Width: 148mm
Spine width: 16mm