Exploring the intersection of language, desire, and political contestation, Amanda Machin's work delves into how nations are constructed through conflicting language games. By leveraging the theories of Wittgenstein and Lacan, the book argues that nations are not static entities but dynamic subjects of political struggle and coalition. It challenges prevailing narratives and advocates for a renewed political engagement with the concept of the nation, appealing to scholars of nationalism, democracy, and psychoanalysis.
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Common Entrance 13+ English Exam Practice Questions and Answers
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Exam board: ISEB Level: 13+ CE and KS3 Subject: English First exams: November 2022 Improve exam technique and build confidence to ensure success in the CE 13+ English exams with these practice papers in the style of the ISEB exams. · Prepare for all papers: questions cover all areas of the ISEB specification for all levels, with exam advice. · Guidance on the exam: practice in answering multiple choice questions, extended response questions, and planning and writing the written tasks. · Identify gaps in skills: answers with guidance included to help pinpoint areas for improvement. Pair with Common Entrance 13+ English Revision Guide for comprehensive exam preparation (ISBN: 9781398340909).
Understanding inequality: social costs and benefits
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The contributions in this book highlight, contextualize and analyze different aspects of social inequality. What are the various cause and effects of inequality? How have these changed over recent decades? Which social policies might be best able to intervene? Written by authors from a variety of disciplines and geographical regions, these contributions provide a rich account of inequality within contemporary society. The role of the state, the media and the market in exacerbating and alleviating patterns of equality are all accessed alongside analysis of changing patterns of exclusion and hierarchy.