The Language of Politics

This accessible textbook in the Intertext series is unique in offering student's practical experience of textual analysis focused on the language of politics. It can be used individually or with the series core textbook. 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.

• | Author: Adrian Beard
• | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• | Publication Date: Sep 09, 1999
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780415201780
• | ISBN-10: 0415201780