Discursive analytical strategies: Understanding Foucault, Koselleck, Laclau, Luhmann - Softcover

Åkerstrøm Andersen, Niels

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861344392 ISBN 13: 9781861344397

Publisher: Policy Press, 2003

Synopsis

This exciting and innovative book fills a gap in the growing area of discourse analysis within the social sciences. It provides the analytical tools with which students and their teachers can understand the complex and often conflicting discourses across a range of social science disciplines.

Examining the theories of Foucault, Koselleck, Laclau and Luhmann, the book:

· focuses on the political and social aspects of their writing;

· discusses and combines their theories to suggest new analytical strategies for understanding society;

· combines theory with practical illustrations.

A best seller in Denmark, this English edition is vital reading for anyone with an interest in discourse analysis. It will also be invaluable to anyone looking at the analytical works of Foucault, Koselleck, Laclau and Luhmann. Students will find the clear exposition of the theories and strategies supported by an easy-to-digest, easy-to-read layout, which includes summaries and boxed examples highlighting the relevance of analytical strategies to social and policy research.

About this title

About the Author

Niels Åkerstrøm Andersen is Professor of Political Management at the Department of Management, Politics and Philosophy, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark.

Edition details

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861344392
• ISBN 13: 9781861344397
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160