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Virtual missiles : metaphors and allusions in Taiwanese political campaigns / Jennifer M. Wei.
Van Pelt Library DS799.847 .W43 2001
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Wei, Jennifer M., 1964-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Politicians.
- Chinese language--Political aspects.
- Chinese language.
- Taiwan--Politics and government--1988-.
- Taiwan.
- Politics and government.
- Politicians--Taiwan--Language.
- Physical Description:
- vii, 131 pages ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham, MD : Lexington Books, [2001]
- Summary:
- Fascinated by the verbal pageantry of Taiwanese elections, Jennifer Wei examines the impact of electioneers' implicit and oblique rhetoric. Far from mere linguistic embellishment, the power of allusion, metaphor, and innuendo help construct political realities and break with old and obsolete cultural practices. But at what cost? The book describes, in detail, how genuine dialogic discussion in politics has suffered under the yoke of populist symbols and how popular culture infuses the political vocabulary of modern-day Taiwan. Wei's revealing study juxtaposes the sophisticated use of language tools against a backdrop of rapid political change in Taiwan, from one-party domination to multi-party succession. This work will be essential to scholars of East Asian studies interested in language, politics, and cultural practice.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-128) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0739102710
- OCLC:
- 46969929
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