This book addresses different forms of discourse by analysing the
emergence of power dynamics in communication and their importance in
shaping the production and reception of messages. The chapters focus on
specific cognitive aspects, such as the verbal expression of reasoning
or emotions, as well as on linguistic and discursive processes. The
interaction between reasoning, feelings, and emotions is described in
relation to several fields of discourse where power dynamics may emerge
and includes, among others, political, media, and academic discourse.
This volume aims to include representative instances of this
heterogeneity and is deeply rooted, both theoretically and
methodologically, in the acknowledgment that the investigation of the
complex interaction between reason and emotion in discursive productions
cannot be exempt from the adoption of a multi-disciplinary perspective.
By providing a critical reflection of their methodological decisions,
and describing the implications of their research projects, the
contributors offer insights which are relevant for students,
researchers, and practitioners operating in the broad field of discourse
studies.