Using the concepts of ‘moral economy’ and ‘performative materialism’ in a case study Sri Lankan bank that has received awards commendations for its sustainability reports, this explores theorises moral contradictions how is enacted corporate setting. Its specific empirical observation reveals enacting involves four key elements: redefining morality, mattering objectifying morality through accou...

Our first tendency is to look outside Europe when searching for ancient rhetorics that do not follow the Greco-Roman tradition. After all, much of European culture was strongly influenced by Roman culture, especially following the conquests of Julius Caesar in 58-51 BCE and subsequent conquests that brought most of Europe under Roman control. Rome’s civic practices, including variations of Grec...

We will get through this together– rhetoric as a sensemaking practice in managing pandemic In poorly managed crisis situations, inconsistent management produces cacophony, ambiguity and anxiety that disrupts optimal thinking action. At best, consistently used rhetorics can help the handling of pandemic. This study approaches from rhetorical perspective, looking at role part process. use single ...

Abstract In this Chapter, we describe the strategic temporality embedded in Turkish reception system for Syrian refugees. First, focus on effect of laws and how they lead to nuances multilevel governance ground where a local turn is observable, politics subsidiarity created. We discuss discursive dimension governance, which centres cultural intimacy guesthood rhetorics. These narratives reflect...