Representing Reality by Jonathan Potter
Discourse, Rhetoric and Social Construction
This insightful work delves into the intricate ways in which language and discourse shape our understanding of reality. It challenges traditional notions of representation by examining how descriptions, narratives, and accounts are constructed and the implications these constructions have on our perception of truth. Through a detailed analysis of everyday conversations, media, and scientific discourse, the book highlights the active role language plays in forming social realities, urging readers to reconsider the power dynamics and assumptions embedded in the act of representing the world around us.
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- 1996
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