Abstract

The question of establishing, maintaining, defending, and attacking political and ethical legitimacy extends beyond the focus on conspiracy theories. It necessitates an interdisciplinary methodology that combines Critical Discourse Studies (CDS) with sociological, psychological, historical, and epistemological approaches (see Kazemian and Hashemi, 2017). This particular volume offers a compelling perspective on the outlines of such a research program; it aims to identify and present several essential legitimization strategies employed by individuals and organizations to validate their actions. This well-structured book is divided into three parts, each containing insightful chapters written by respected scholars in the field. The editor's introduction sets the stage, while the concluding remarks by Butler & Augé provide a comprehensive summary proposing a pressing need for further research. Additionally, the preface by Andreas Musolf offers valuable insights. With its nine chapters, this book presents an innovative and critical examination of the communicative aspects of contemporary political discourse (PD).