Language as Symbolic Power
Language as Symbolic Power by Claire Kramsch, published by Cambridge University Press on October 29, 2020, offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between language and power. This 300-page book presents an accessible introduction to the dynamics of symbolic power struggles that permeate various forms of communication, including face-to-face conversations, online interactions, and political discourse.
Readers will find that the book is organized into three distinct sections, focusing on the power of symbolic representation, symbolic action, and the creation of symbolic reality. Drawing from a diverse range of disciplines such as linguistics, sociolinguistics, and anthropology, it incorporates real-world examples to illustrate the significance of language in educational, social, cultural, and political contexts. The text also addresses the concept of symbolic violence and discusses potential responses to it, making it relevant in today’s increasingly digital landscape.
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Language is not simply a tool for communication – symbolic power struggles underlie any speech act, discourse move, or verbal interaction, be it in face-to-face conversations, online tweets or political debates. This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the topic of language and power from an applied linguistics perspective. It is clearly split into three sections: the power of symbolic representation, the power of symbolic action and the power to create symbolic reality. It draws upon a wide range of existing work by philosophers, sociolinguists, sociologists and applied linguists, and includes current real-world examples, to provide a fresh insight into a topic that is of particular significance and interest in the current political climate and in our increasingly digital age. The book shows the workings of language as symbolic power in educational, social, cultural and political settings and discusses ways to respond to and even resist symbolic violence.
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