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RHETORIC IN BRITISH POLITICS AND SOCIETY
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| By: |
Judi Atkins (Editor), Alan Finlayson (Editor), James Martin (Editor) |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£58.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1137325534 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781137325532 |
| Publisher: |
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
| Pub. date: |
6 August, 2014 |
| Series: |
Rhetoric, Politics and Society |
| Description: |
Although the art of rhetoric is central to the practice of politics it also plays an important role in civic and private life. Using Aristotelian notions of ethos, pathos and logos, this collection offers engaging discussions on everything from Prime Minister's Questions and Welsh devolution to political satire and the rhetoric of cultural racism. |
| Synopsis: |
The art of rhetoric is central to the practice of politics. It also, however, plays an important role in civic and private life, where it is employed to persuade, negotiate and resolve disputes on a daily basis. Using the Aristotelian categories of ethos (appeals based on the character of the speaker), pathos (appeals to the emotions of an audience) and logos (appeals to reason), the contributors to this collection explore topics ranging from Prime Minister's Questions and Welsh devolution to political satire and the rhetoric of cultural racism. This collection provides a highly accessible and engaging discussion of a variety of issues, while casting new light on the place and function of rhetoric in contemporary Britain. As such, it will appeal to a wide audience, including scholars and students of rhetoric, political communication, British politics, cultural studies and sociology. |
| Illustrations: |
1 figures, 1 black & white tables |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Palgrave Macmillan |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |