Description
This graphic novel looks at political activism in the public landscape with a particular focus on the UK activist group Led By Donkeys. The book is both an innovative approach to the presentation of academic research, and an exploration of how political activism can use the linguistic landscape as a resource for communicating its message.
Author: Philip Seargeant, Korina Giaxoglou, Frank Monaghan
Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
Published: 06/12/2023
Pages: 104
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.22d
ISBN13: 9781800416819
ISBN10: 1800416814
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | Sociolinguistics
- Literary Criticism | Semiotics & Theory
- Political Science | Political Process | Political Advocacy
About the Author
Philip Seargeant is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics at the Open University, UK, where he teaches and researches language and communication. He is the author of The Art of Political Storytelling (2020, Bloomsbury) and has published widely on topics ranging from World Englishes, language and social media, to language and creativity. He is a frequent contributor to publications including Wired, The New European, Prospect, The Huffington Post, The Washington Post and The Independent.