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OverviewOriginally published in 1999, this book sets out to develop a distinctive, critical approach to the study of social consciousness through empirical studies of sociopolitical conflict in the west of Scotland. It accords an analytical priority to language-use and provides a critical review of a number of contemporary studies and approaches as part of an emerging presentation of an original and distinctive method. The book makes a significant contribution to the recovery for social science of the achievements of a set of Marxist psychologists and philosophers of language - most notably L.S. Vygotsky and V.N. Voloshinov - whose potential relevance for political sociology has barely been recognised. It tests and demonstrates the relevance of the approach it seeks to develop in relation to empirical studies - most notably the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders 'work-in' of 1971-72 and the Scottish Office-led urban policy 'Partnership' in Ferguslie Park, Paisley in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Ultimately, the analytical focus on language becomes a key component of a larger mode of social investigation which begins from an analysis of changing patterns of language-use - one which 'turns' to language without embracing the 'linguistic turn'. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chik CollinsPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.689kg ISBN: 9780367134822ISBN 10: 0367134829 Pages: 274 Publication Date: 23 May 2019 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews’This is an excellent book [which] succeeds in providing a method for opening up the dynamics of popular consciousness and ideology to critical empirical exploration...well-written and organized, with the steps in a complex and rich argument being presented in a highly satisfying manner. It deserves the widest dissemination among all those concerned with the study of popular consciousness.’ Colin Barker, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK ’This is a book of rare quality and importance. Anybody who uses the words community, empowerment, inclusion or class, needs to read this book before they use them again.’ Professor John Foster, University of Paisley, UK ’...emphasises the apparently insurmountable difficulties attending communication across social boundaries...’ Aslib Book Guide 'This is an excellent book [which] succeeds in providing a method for opening up the dynamics of popular consciousness and ideology to critical empirical exploration...well-written and organized, with the steps in a complex and rich argument being presented in a highly satisfying manner. It deserves the widest dissemination among all those concerned with the study of popular consciousness.' Colin Barker, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK 'This is a book of rare quality and importance. Anybody who uses the words community , empowerment , inclusion or class , needs to read this book before they use them again.' Professor John Foster, University of Paisley, UK '...emphasises the apparently insurmountable difficulties attending communication across social boundaries...' Aslib Book Guide Author InformationChik Collins Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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