The Political Rhetoric and Oratory of Margaret Thatcher

The Political Rhetoric and Oratory of Margaret Thatcher
ISBN-10
1137453842
ISBN-13
9781137453846
Category
Political Science
Pages
226
Language
English
Published
2016-06-15
Publisher
Springer
Authors
Peter Dorey, Andrew S. Crines, Timothy Heppell

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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