The Language of Politics (Intertext)

Beard, Adrian

ISBN 10: 0415201780 / ISBN 13: 9780415201780

Published by Routledge, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Language of Politics (Intertext)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415201780
• ISBN 13: 9780415201780
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 9 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Science

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.