Political Activism in the Linguistic Landscape

Political Activism in the Linguistic Landscape

by Philip SeargeantKorina Giaxoglou and Frank Monaghan
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 12/06/2023

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This book, which takes the form of a graphic novel, looks at political activism in the public landscape. It has a particular focus on the UK activist group Led By Donkeys which has, since late 2018, been running a campaign to expose hypocrisy in the political classes. Their approach to activism involves the use of large posters and other forms of public display, which highlight the gap between the rhetoric and actions of politicians, and how language and communication is used to manipulate opinion. The activism discussed in the book includes four major issues: Brexit, Trump, Covid and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The book is both an innovative visual approach to the presentation of academic research and thought, and an exploration of how the linguistic landscape can be a key resource for the communication of political activism.

ISBN:
9781800416840
9781800416840
Category:
Sociolinguistics
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
12-06-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Channel View Publications
Philip Seargeant

Philip Seargeant is an author and academic specialising in the study of language and communication. He teaches at the Open University, UK, where his research focuses on the relationships between language, politics and social media. He is the author of several award-winning educational films, and frequently works as a consultant for the BBC and other media outlets. His writing has appeared in publications such as The New European, Prospect, The Huffington Post and Wired.

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