Mary Anne TaylorView profile
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Mary Anne Taylor is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Emerson College, Boston, where she has served since 2017. She directs a Global Pathway study abroad program in Sydney, Australia, focusing on communication, leadership, and cultural studies. Previously, she was affiliated with the Department of Management at the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin. Her academic credentials include: B.A. from the University of Alabama M.P.Aff. from the University of Texas at Austin Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Language from the University of Texas at Austin Professor Taylor's research critically examines rhetoric and gender through the lens of power discourses in American politics, health, and sports communication. Her work, published in journals like Women and Language and Qualitative Health Research , explores intersections of gender, race, and sexuality in public spheres. Key publications address political campaigns, health crisis rhetoric, and feminist advocacy in media and culture. Her scholarly output (2014-2022) reveals consistent engagement with contemporary political events (Capitol attack, presidential elections), health communication (women's pain narratives, crisis rhetoric), and cultural critiques (Steampunk feminism, World Cup analysis). Methodologically, she employs rhetorical frameworks, media framing analysis, and critical field methods across diverse contexts from political discourse to sports journalism. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. While specific advising details and grant funding are unreported, her faculty role implies student mentorship in Communication Studies. The absence of laboratory or research team mentions suggests independent or departmental collaboration rather than dedicated research infrastructure.
