New theories of discourse : Laclau, Mouffe, and Zizek

Acknowledgements. Preface. Introduction: Discourse theory in context. Part I: Intellectual development:. Introduction. 1. A Gramsci-inspired critique of structural Marxism. 2. The advancement of a neo-Gramscian theory of discourse. 3. Towards a new type of postmodern theorizing. Part II: Theoretical concepts:. Introduction. 4. Discourse. 5. Hegemony. 6. Social antagonism. Part III: Problems and possible solutions:. Introduction. 7. Structure and agency. 8. Power and authority. 9. The universal and the particular. Part IV: Discourse analysis at work:. Introduction. 10. The politics of nationalism and racism. 11. The politics of mass media. 12. The politics of the modern welfare state. Part V: Political perspectives:. Introduction. 13. Towards a radical plural democracy. 14. Beyond libertarianism and communitarianism. 15. The contours of a postmodern ethics?. Conclusion: The tasks ahead. Glossary. Further reading. References. Index.