Discourse, practice, policy and organizing: some opening comments
International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
ISSN: 0144-333X
Article publication date: 30 October 2007
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to consider the interplay between discourse, policy and practice in relation to aspects of organization and processes of organizing.
Design/methodology/approach
Provides an introduction to the six contributions contained in this special issue and discusses how they relate to the core theme.
Findings
Highlights the need for an approach which treats discourses, policies and practices as connected and mutually implicated, rather than discrete, phenomena.
Originality/value
Presents an approach to discourse analysis which promotes an engagement with wider aspects of social activity.
Keywords
Citation
Oswick, C., Keenoy, T., Beverungen, A., Ellis, N., Sabelis, I. and Ybema, S. (2007), "Discourse, practice, policy and organizing: some opening comments", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 27 No. 11/12, pp. 429-432. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330710835783
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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