The Political Rhetoric And Oratory Of Margaret Thatcher (rhetoric, Politics And Society)
by Peter Dorey /
2016 / English / PDF
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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.
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.