Butler, Judith
Excitable Speech: A Politics of the Performative (Routledge Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367705244
- author:
- Butler, Judith
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 188
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.5 x 1.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Judith Butler's Excitable Speech is a thought-provoking exploration of language and its impact on our lives. In this influential work, Butler examines debates around hate speech, pornography, and gayness within the US military, arguing that words can cause harm and linguistic violence is a form of violence in itself. Butler also highlights the fluid and dynamic nature of speech, which can be both injurious and a means of recognition and resistance. She urges caution when considering legislation to restrict or censor speech, particularly in cases where aesthetic practices may diminish its impact. This nuanced analysis remains relevant today, as we navigate debates around freedom of speech and censorship. This Routledge Classics edition includes a new Preface by the author, offering fresh insights into the relationship between speech and language in contemporary contexts.
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