SOCIOL 4SS3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Immaculate Conception, Distorted Vision, Institute For Operations Research And The Management Sciences
18 Dec 2019
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Big book myth = immaculate conception where mobilization occurs suddenly. Myth: broadly accepted narrative structure understanding of the past and guides contemp activity: analogous to devising a reputation for historical figures or events, reflects political or cultural climates. All versions of the big book myth: neglect. In order for these ideas to affect social change through pop media and literature. Literature divides its attention btwn focus on text and context. Any story of the past entails a selection and ordering of events and inds, ranging in relevance: craft stories of the past mindful of impact on the presen t. Activists tell stories they think will be accepted: potential activists critical to repeat the story and give it credibility, a book is perfect for this because it can reach everyone can be repeated, isn"t unique. It"s actually usually passed on by their parents.
