“At a time in which notions of both politics and activism are being profoundly reshaped, Zienkowski’s incisive analysis goes to the heart of what may drive such changes. Empirically delicate and theoretically astute, this is discourse analysis at its best.” (Jan Blommaert, Professor, Tilburg University, The Netherlands)

“This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the discursive logics that shape self and society, as well as how to study them. It combines discourse theory and pragmatic perspectives on interaction, generating an innovative interpretive and functional heuristic for doing poststructuralist discourse analysis. As an added bonus, it provides a creative and critical contribution to discussions on the workings of ideological fantasy. Highly recommended!” (Jason Glynos, Reader, University of Essex, UK)

“If you ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of well-informed and politically active members of disadvantaged minorities, you must read Self and Politics in Activist Discourse. As a discourse analyst with a truly multidisciplinary orientation, Jan Zienkowski offers unrivalled insights which, based on research in a Belgian context, have unfortunately gained relevance through recent dramatic events.” (Jef Verschueren, Professor, University of Antwerp, Belgium)