A Critical Discourse Study of Selected Speeches by Margaret Thatcher

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Open debates and discussions are a crucial part of democracy. A politician’s career, in a democracy, depends upon how one communicates with people. Thus, it becomes important for people working in the political field to understand how to use language for power. Margaret Thatcher is a living example of how one can persuade people effectively to attain power. A study of her speeches through critical discourse analysis helps to look deep into the functioning of her works. In this book, the study of her speeches gives a deep insight to her motives and methods when it comes to persuading people.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Deeksha Samra is an Assistant Professor, currently working at Government College Hoshiarpur. She has done her M. A. in English and M. Phil in English from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.