Through a fusion of narrative and analysis, Language and Power on
the Rhetorical Stage examines how theater can enact critical
discourse analysis and how micro-instances of iniquitous language
use have been politically and historically reiterated to oppress
and deny equal rights to marginalized groups of people. Drawing
from Aristophanes' rhetorical plays as a template for rhetoric in
action, the author poses the stage as a rhetorical site whereby we
can observe, see, and feel 20th-century rhetorical theories of the
body. Using critical discourse analysis and Judith Butler's
theories of the performative body as a methodological and
analytical lens, the book explores how a handful of American plays
in the latter part of the 20th century-the works of Tony Kushner,
Suzan Lori-Parks, and John Cameron Mitchell, among others- use
rhetoric in order to perform and challenge marginalizing language
about groups that are not offered center stage in public and
political spheres. This innovative study initiates a conversation
long overdue between scholars in rhetorical and performance
studies; as such, it will be essential reading for academic
researchers and graduate students in the areas of rhetorical
studies, performance studies, theater studies, and critical
discourse analysis.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Studies in Rhetoric and Communication |
Release date: |
August 2022 |
First published: |
2021 |
Authors: |
Fiona Harris Ramsby
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
164 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-367-68042-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
The arts: general issues >
General
|
LSN: |
0-367-68042-4 |
Barcode: |
9780367680428 |
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