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.
- ISBN10 1349687111
- ISBN13 9781349687114
- Publish Date 11 May 2016
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 27 April 2017
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition 2016 ed.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 222
- Language English