The Language of Persuasion in Politics: An Introduction

by Alan Partington and Charlotte Taylor

Book Overview

This accessible introductory textbook looks at the modern relationship between politicians, the press and the public through the language they employ, with extensive coverage of key topics including:

'spin', 'spin control' and 'image' politics

models of persuasion: authority, contrast, association

pseudo-logical and 'post-truth' arguments

political interviewing: difficult questions, difficult answers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138038482
• ISBN13: 9781138038486
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"