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The Political Rhetoric and Oratory of Margaret Thatcher

By Timothy Heppell , Peter Dorey (auth.) , Andrew S. Crines

Book information

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan UK
Year
2016
ISBN
978-1-137-45383-9, 978-1-137-45384-6
DOI
10.1057/978-1-137-45384-6
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2169983 bytes)
Series
Rhetoric, Politics and Society
Edition
1
Pages
XIII, 226\237
Time added
2016-07-20 04:00:00
Political Communication; British Politics; Politic

Description

This book examines the political oratory, rhetoric and persona of Margaret Thatcher as a means of understanding her justifications for ‘Thatcherism’. The main arenas for consideration are set piece speeches to conference, media engagements, and Parliamentary orations. Thatcher’s rhetorical style is analysed through the lens of the Aristotelian modes of persuasion (ethos, pathos, logos). Furthermore, the classical methods of oratorical engagement (deliberative, epidictic, judicial) are employed to consider her style of delivery. The authors place her styles of communication into their respective political contexts over a series of noteworthy issues, such as industrial relations, foreign policy, economic reform, and party management. By doing so, this distinctive book shines new light on Thatcher and her political career.

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