C. Language and discourse
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Themes & Theories in International Relations Â»Themes & Theories in International Relations
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7. Representation, resistance, biopower Â»7. Representation, resistance, biopower
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A. Post-structuralism Â»A. Post-structuralism
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C. Language and discourse
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‘Real’ world is like a text: it is inly 'real' through interpretation Â»â€˜Real’ world is like a text: it is inly 'real' through interpretation
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Discourse = specific series of representations & practices Â»Discourse = specific series of representations & practices
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Foucault: used the idea of discourse and discourses of power Â»Foucault: used the idea of discourse and discourses of power
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Knowledge IS power: power to embed a particular discourse Â»Knowledge IS power: power to embed a particular discourse
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No ultimate answer: discourses = knowledge not just description Â»No ultimate answer: discourses = knowledge not just description
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Policy & action are explained through language as interpretation Â»Policy & action are explained through language as interpretation
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The meaning of events is produced through interpretation Â»The meaning of events is produced through interpretation
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