Language of Politics

AvAdrian Beard

Häftad, Engelska, 1999

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1999-09-09
Mått:170 x 245 x 7 mm
Vikt:272 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Intertext
Antal sidor:132
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415201780

Utforska kategorier

Språk: historia och allmänt inom Språk och ordböcker

Mer om författaren

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.

Recensioner i media

'A useful and original resource - invaluable for coursework - with effective and class-based activities. The commentaries are particularly useful.' - Linda Varley, Ashton-under-Lyne Sixth Form College

Innehållsförteckning

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).