10 years after the eruption of the Arab revolutions, El Mustapha Lahlali explores the dialectical relationship between discourse and social change during and post the conflict. In particular, the book examines how Arabic public and political discourse shapes and is shaped by the wider social, cultural and political environment.
Analysing the dialogue of various actors, Islamic parties and stakeholder – as well as marginalised voices –
Arabic Political Discourse in Transition
identifies the key linguistic strategies and features used to frame, represent and position oneself at times of conflict.