Discursive Political Analysis

Abstract

This book introduces the reader to a new way of approaching political discourse which is called discursive political analysis (DPA). DPA takes the political realm as the kernel and conceptualizes political discourse as a functional tool which constantly modifies the agent’s position vis-à-vis structural factors to achieve or maintain political hegemony. DPA can be viewed as a complementary aspect of political analysis and addresses a wide audience who are interested in the functions and implementation of discursive strategies in politics. With its clear aims and focus, DPA helps researchers to comprehend the dynamic relation between political and discursive spheres by offering a practical framework for analysis.