Journal article
Technocratic discourse: A primer
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, Vol.30(3), pp.223-251
2000
Abstract
This article describes the linguistic and semantic features of technocratic discourse using a Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) framework. The article goes further to assert that the function of technocratic discourse in public policy is to advocate and promulgate a highly contentious political and economic agenda under the guise of scientific objectivity and political impartiality. We provide strong evidence to support the linguistic description, and the claims of political advocacy, by analyzing a 900-word document about globalization produced by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). © 2000, Baywood Publishing Co., Inc.
Details
- Title
- Technocratic discourse: A primer
- Authors
- Bernard J McKenna (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyPhilip Graham (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, Vol.30(3), pp.223-251
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Inc.
- Date published
- 2000
- DOI
- 10.2190/56FY-V5TH-2U3U-MHQK
- ISSN
- 0047-2816
- Organisation Unit
- Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic); University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Creative Industries - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450466302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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