The Political Rhetoric and Oratory of Margaret Thatcher (Rhetoric, Politics and Society)

This book examines the political oratory, rhetoric and persona of Margaret Thatcher as a means of understanding her justifications for æThatcherismÆ. The main arenas for consideration are set piece speeches to conference, media engagements, and Parliamentary orations. ThatcherÆs 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.

• | Author: Andrew S. Crines, Timothy Heppell, Peter Dorey
• | Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• | Publication Date: Jun 27, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 239 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Political Science
• | ISBN-10: 1137453834
• | ISBN-13: 9781137453839