Offers a comprehensive framework for analyzing the construction and use of stories in society, centering on the interplay of narrative work and narrative environments.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-240) and indexes.
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Contents
Introduction : a point of departure -- Stories in society -- Forms of analysis -- Into the field -- Activation -- Linkage -- Composition -- Performance -- Collaboration -- Control -- Close relationships -- Local culture -- Status -- Jobs -- Organizations -- Intertextuality -- What is a good story? -- Who is a good storyteller? -- Afterword : stories without borders?