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Domination And The Arts Of Resistance: Hidden Transcripts
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Confrontations Between The Powerless And The Powerful Are Laden With Deception The Powerless Feign Deference And The Powerful Subtly Assert Their Mastery. Peasants, Serfs, Untouchables, Slaves, Labourers, And Prisoners Are Not Free To Speak Their Minds In The Presence Of Power. These Subordinate Groups Instead Create A Secret Discourse That Represents A Critique Of Power Spoken Behind The Backs Of The Dominant. At The Same Time, The Powerful Also Develop A Private Dialogue About Practices And Goals Of Their Rule That Cannot Be Openly Avowed. In This Book, The Author, A Social Scientist, Offers A Discussion Both Of The Public Roles Played By The Powerful And Powerless And The Mocking, Vengeful Tone They Display Off Stage What He Terms Their Public And Hidden Transcripts. Using Examples From The Literature, History, And Politics Of Cultures Around The World, The Author Examines The Many Guises This Interaction Has Taken Throughout History And The Tensions And Contradictions It Reflects. The Author Describes The Ideological Resistance Of Subordinate Groups Their Gossip, Folktales, Songs, Jokes, And Theater Their Use Of Anonymity And Ambiguity. He Also Analyzes How Ruling Elites Attempt To Convey An Impression Of Hegemony Through Such Devices As Parades, State Ceremony, And Rituals Of Subordination And Apology. Finally He Identifies With Quotations That Range From The Recollections Of American Slaves To Those Of Russian Citizens During The Beginnings Of Gorbachev'S Glasnost Campaign The Political Electricity Generated Among Oppressed Groups When, For The First Time, The Hidden Transcript Is Spoken Directly And Publicly In The Face Of Power.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Domination and the Arts of Resistance'? A: The book explores the dynamics between the powerful and the powerless, focusing on how subordinate groups create secret discourses to critique authority while the powerful maintain a public facade.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Professor James C. Scott, a prominent social scientist known for his work on power dynamics and resistance.
- Q: What types of examples does the author use in the book? A: The author uses examples from literature, history, and political contexts worldwide to illustrate the interactions between dominant and subordinate groups.
- Q: How many pages is 'Domination and the Arts of Resistance'? A: The book contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 24, 1990.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in mint condition.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition, First Printing of 'Domination and the Arts of Resistance'.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at readers interested in social sciences, particularly those studying power, resistance, and the socio-political dynamics between different social groups.
- Q: Does the book discuss modern examples of resistance? A: Yes, the author includes references to modern instances of resistance, such as the experiences of American slaves and Russian citizens during Gorbachev's glasnost campaign.