The Language of Politics - Brossura

Beard, Adrian

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ISBN 10: 0415201780 ISBN 13: 9780415201780

Casa editrice: Routledge, 1999

Riassunto

The Language of Politics:
* examines how both politicians and commentators describe political stances
* explores some of the most common linguistic features to be found in political speeches
* analyses electioneering through various written texts including manifestos, posters and pamphlets
* looks at how politicians answer questions both in the media and in parliament
* includes examples of political discourse from Britain, America and Australia
* has a comprehensive glossary of terms.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Adrian Beard is Head of English at Gosforth School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Principle Moderator at the Northern Examining and assessment Board for A-level English Literature. His previous publications include The Language of Sport for the Intertext series.

Contenuti:

Key texts include Conservative and Labour Party Manifestos; John Humphrys' interview with Tony Blair; Democratic National Platform; Speeches by Tony Blair (opening his campaign for 1997 general election) and Paddy Ashdown (address to his party, same election).

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0415201780
• ISBN 13: 9780415201780
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 132