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The Language of Politics
Contributor(s): Beard, Adrian (Author)
ISBN: 1138835021     ISBN-13: 9781138835023
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $161.50  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: October 2015
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BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General
Dewey: 420.141
Series: Intertext
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 7" W x 10" (0.99 lbs) 132 pages
 
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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.