Language of Persuasion in Politics

<p>This accessible introductory textbook looks at the relationship between politicians the press and the public through the language they employ. Providing insights into the beliefs character and hidden strategies of the would-be persuader the authors examine instances from speeches newspapers and blogs interviews press conferences election slogans and satires and make use of a wide variety of practical examples from the UK Europe US India Hong Kong and the Middle East. This is the ideal textbook for all introductory courses on language and politics and related areas.</p>