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