Making Sense of Political Ideology: The Power of Language in Democracy (Communication, Media, and Politics) |  | Author: Bernard L. Brock
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Category: Book
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Pages: 160
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.7 x 0.4
ISBN: 0742536718
Dewey Decimal Number: 320.50973
EAN: 9780742536715
ASIN: 0742536718
Publication Date: October 28, 2005
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Making Sense of Political Ideology explores the erosion of ties among ideology, language, and political action. Analyzing political language strategies, it shows how to dissect language so we can better understand a speaker's ideology. The authors define four political positions radical, liberal, conservative, reactionary and apply their techniques to contemporary issues such as the war on terrorism. They emphasize the dangers of staying trapped in political gridlock with no consensus for governmental direction and propose that the ability to identify and bridge positions can help political communicators toward constructing coalitions and building support for political action. Visit our website for sample chapters!
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The politics of rhetoric...an exciting read. November 25, 2007
Dr. Brock's political analysis of language across the political spectrum is an interesting study of the impact of rhetoric as it defines political issues and political parties. Warranting his argument though timely topics and the way in which perception is created through labels and symbolism, the book begins to illuminate the differences inherent to our uniquely centrist dominant political parites and their more radical or reactionary fringes. Most importantly, the book presents an insightful explanation of the pendulum upon which our political parties swing, and the symbolic language signifying the change that is before us. If you are interested in politics, the study of political rhetoric and language, and an incredibly accessible analysis of these issues, Brock's last work is well worth the read.
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