The Evolution of Discursive Story-Lines During Socio-Technical Transitions

The University of Manchester Research The evolution of discursive story-lines during socio- technical transitions: An analytical model applied to British and American road and rail transport during the twentieth century. Link to publication record in Manchester Research Explorer Citation for published version (APA): Roberts, J. C. (2015). The evolution of discursive story-lines during socio-technical transitions: An analytical model applied to British and American road and rail transport during the twentieth century. University of Manchester. Citing this paper Please note that where the full-text provided on Manchester Research Explorer is the Author Accepted Manuscript or Proof version this may differ from the final Published version. If citing, it is advised that you check and use the publisher's definitive version. 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A thesis submitted to the University of Manchester for the Degree of PhD in the Faculty of Humanities 2015 John Cameron Dinsmore Roberts Alliance Manchester Business School 3 Cameron Roberts, 2015 Contents Contents.............................................................................................................................................. 3 List of Figures .................................................................................................................................... 8 List of Tables ................................................................................................................................... 11 Abstract ............................................................................................................................................. 15 Lay Abstract ..................................................................................................................................... 16 Declaration ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Copyright Statement ....................................................................................................................... 17 Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................................... 19 The Author ....................................................................................................................................... 21 Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................................................................ 23 1.1. Research Topic and Audience ...................................................................................... 23 1.2. Debate: Discourse and Culture in the Multi-Level Perspective .............................. 25 1.3. Contribution and Research Question .......................................................................... 30 1.4. Outline of Thesis ............................................................................................................ 31 Chapter 2: Literature Review and Conceptual Perspective ................................................. 33 2.1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 33 2.2. Literature on Ontological Assumptions ...................................................................... 35 2.2.1. Discursive Story-Lines ........................................................................................... 35 2.2.2. Cultural Repertoires and Ideographs ................................................................... 37 2.2.3. Frame Resonance and Collective Meaning-Making .......................................... 39 2.2.4. Theoretical Axioms ................................................................................................ 42 2.3. Literature on Story-line Dynamics ............................................................................... 43 2.3.1. Visions, Expectations, and Hype ......................................................................... 43 2.3.2. Societal Embedding and Legitimacy ................................................................... 45 2.3.3. Social Movement Theory ...................................................................................... 47 2.3.4. Policy Paradigm Shifts ........................................................................................... 49 4 The evolution of discursive story-lines during socio-technical transitions 2.3.5. Issue-Attention Cycles ........................................................................................... 52 2.3.6. Summary of the Literature .................................................................................... 55 2.4. Analytical Model .............................................................................................................. 56 2.4.1. Story-Lines in the Multi-Level Perspective ......................................................... 56 2.4.1.1. Niche Story-Lines ........................................................................................... 57 2.4.1.2. Regime Story-lines .......................................................................................... 58 2.4.1.3. The Cultural Landscape ................................................................................. 58 2.4.2. Four Phases of Struggle ......................................................................................... 59 2.4.2.1. Phase 1: Radical Novelty ............................................................................... 61 2.4.2.2. Phase 2: Stabilization ..................................................................................... 63 2.4.2.3. Phase 3: Contestation and Overthrow ........................................................ 66 2.4.2.4. Phase 4: Regime Maintenance ...................................................................... 68 2.5. Propositions for Testing ................................................................................................ 71 Chapter 3: Methodology and Methods ................................................................................... 75 3.1. Research Strategy ............................................................................................................ 75 3.2. Case Selection .................................................................................................................. 76 3.3. Time Period and Topic Focus ....................................................................................... 79 3.4. Source Selection and Procedures .................................................................................. 80 Chapter 4: British Case Study ................................................................................................... 89 4.1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 89 4.2. Period I: Radical Novelty (1896-1918) ......................................................................... 92 4.2.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 92 4.2.2. The Cultural Landscape ......................................................................................... 93 4.2.3. The Railways’ Discursive Dominance ................................................................. 94 4.2.4. The Legitimation of Motor Transport................................................................. 98 4.2.5. Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 105 4.3. Period II: Stabilization (1918-1945) .......................................................................... 107 4.3.1. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 107 5 Cameron Roberts, 2015 4.3.2. The Cultural Landscape....................................................................................... 108 4.3.3. The Railways’ Fight for a Square Deal .............................................................. 109 4.3.4. The Accommodation of Motor Transport ....................................................... 116 4.3.5. Conclusion............................................................................................................. 124 4.4. Period III: Contestation and Overthrow (1945-1963) ............................................ 125 4.4.1. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 125 4.4.2. The Cultural Landscape....................................................................................... 126 4.4.3. Modernism

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