FROM AFFIRMATION TO STIGMATIZATION - RADOSŁAW PAWELEC

Radosław Pawelec's book "From Affirmation to Stigmatization" is a fascinating journey through the semantics and axiology of the vocabulary related to states of mind and mental disorders. The author focuses on words from the word families 'frenzy' and 'madness', analyzing their presence and meaning in belles-lettres. It is a publication that allows us to better understand our contemporary thinking and creates a distance necessary for evaluating the present times.

• Extraordinary cognitive values for literary scholars, linguists and media scholars
• Original issues connecting different contexts
• Attractive style of reasoning that facilitates reception for a wide audience
• Analysis of vocabulary related to states of mind and mental disorders
• Study of lexemes of the standard language in belles-lettres
• Publication creating distance in assessing current times

The author, Radosław Pawelec, with extraordinary erudition and insight, analyzes the evolution of the meanings of words related to 'madness' and 'frenzy' in Polish literature. His work is not only a linguistic analysis, but also a deep reflection on the condition of the human psyche and the social perception of mental disorders. This book is a valuable source of knowledge for anyone interested in language, literature and psychology.

This publication stands out from other scientific works due to its interdisciplinarity and accessible style. The author avoids difficult terminology, which makes the book understandable to a wide audience. At the same time, this work maintains a high scientific level and is a valuable contribution to research on language and culture. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand Polish literature and contemporary thinking.

Elipsa Dom Wydawniczy, known for publications of high scientific and cultural value, gives readers another work that will enrich their knowledge and broaden their horizons. The book "From Affirmation to Stigmatization" is proof that science can be fascinating and inspiring. It is a reading that makes you think and allows you to look at the world from a new perspective. This publication is ideal for students, scientists, teachers and all lovers of Polish literature and language. Its universal character makes it also interesting for people outside the academic environment who are looking for valuable and inspiring readings.

The book has 200 pages and a format of 150x204 mm. It was published in 2025 in paperback.