Abstract
Purpose - This review seeks to evaluate the book Storytelling in Daily Life by Langellier and Peterson. Design/methodology/approach - This book presents an analysis of storytelling as a communication practice. The authors analyze stories collected from the field to show how they conform to and resist common understandings of what storytelling is, does, and means. Findings - This review finds that the book will be engaging for communications scholars and others interested in critical theoretical approaches to storytelling. Originality/value - Provides a synopsis of the theoretical approach, topics, and audience for this book, pointing out its value for those interested in academic approaches to storytelling.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-174 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | On the Horizon |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- Family
- Narratives
- Storytelling
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education