In The Capture off Speech, de Certeau moves beyond formal or legal definitions of rights. He argues that to "communicate" in a contemporary political system means not only having the abstract possibility of utterance, but possessing the conditions that allow being heard. De Certeau emphasizes that all too often free speech is upheld in the abstract while social institutions work in such a way as to deny access to effective communication.
The book's title essay was written in response to the revolutionary events of May 1968. Almost thirty years later, these essays remain a central resource for exploring de Certeau's political thought.
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In The Capture off Speech, de Certeau moves beyond formal or legal definitions of rights. He argues that to "communicate" in a contemporary political system means not only having the abstract possibility of utterance, but possessing the conditions that allow being heard. De Certeau emphasizes that all too often free speech is upheld in the abstract while social institutions work in such a way as to deny access to effective communication.
The book's title essay was written in response to the revolutionary events of May 1968. Almost thirty years later, these essays remain a central resource for exploring de Certeau's political thought.
Imprint | University of Minnesota Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 1997 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
Authors | Michel De Certeau |
Introduction by | Luce Giard |
Translators | Tim Conley |
Dimensions | 228 x 150 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 219 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8166-2769-1 |
Barcode | 9780816627691 |
Subtitles | value |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-8166-2769-X |