Critical Policy Discourse Analysis bridges the literature on
critical discourse analysis (CDA) and critical policy analysis to
provide a practical guide on how to combine these major approaches
to critical social science. The volume gives a clear introduction
to concepts and analytical procedures for critical policy discourse
analysis. Utilising ten international case studies, the authors
explain and critically reflect upon the methods and theories that
they have used to successfully integrate CDA with critical policy
studies across a diverse range of policy issues. Case studies are
used to explore issues in economics, health, education, crisis
management, the environment, language and energy policy. Analysing
these through discursive methodological approaches in the
traditions of CDA, social semiotics and discourse theory, this book
connects this discursive methodology systematically to the field of
critical policy studies. This is an essential read for researchers
wishing to practically combine methods of CDA with critical policy
studies. It provides key insights for politics scholars looking to
gain a more in-depth understanding of the impact and analysis of
discourse. Contributors include: T. Bartlett, D. Caterina, M.
Farrelly, S. Horrod, N. Montesano Montessori, J. Mulderrig, J.F.
Palma Carvajal, M. Poutanen, M. Rieder, K. Savski, H. Theine 'An
exciting, important and, above all, extremely useful collection of
essays, offering excellent and practical guidance on how to conduct
critical policy discourse analysis. Timely and highly recommended.'
- Colin Hay, Sciences Po, France 'Uncovering dominance and
addressing learned helplessness is part of any effort to enact
change, especially when faced with wicked problems. However, change
agents are not always equipped to deal with that adequately. This
volume presents methodology and examples of how to do so by
connecting theory and practice, insiders and outsiders, and micro
events and macro processes. It points to powerful ideas and subtle
craft and will inspire not only scholars but also practitioners
seeking to better understand and address the complexities
involved.' - Hans Vermaak, Sioo, Twynstra and NSOB, the Netherlands
'This fascinating and varied collection admirably achieves its aim
of demonstrating the value of integrating critical discourse
analysis with critical policy studies. In so doing, the Critical
Policy Discourse Analysis enriches our understanding of policy
discourse and sharpens our methodological means of doing so.
Operating through a fascinating set of case studies that range from
a study of Nokia through to Slovenian language policy, and looking
at the production of ideas like ''competition'' and ''fiscal
discipline'', the volume emphasises the meaning-making practices
involved in the production and interpretation of policy. This is
done through a detailed textual analysis of policy combined with
innovative conceptual and methodological arguments. Maintaining a
critical edge, the approaches gathered here all move from a
normative study of discourse to an explanatory critique concerned
with the role of social power and power relations.' - Jonathan
Joseph, University of Bristol, UK 'Finally, a very timely and
useful volume which addresses scholars and graduate students in the
Social Sciences, and - importantly - also policy makers as well as
practitioners. The chapters illustrate how systematic
interdisciplinary, in-depth textual analysis of policy documents,
on the one hand, and of debates about policies, on the other, allow
for an understanding and explanation of the complexity of policy
processes and procedures in innovative ways.' - Ruth Wodak,
Lancaster University, UK
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