Voices of the UK Left : rhetoric, ideology and the performance of politics / Judi Atkins, John Gaffney, editors.
Atkins, Judi, 1975- author, editor.; Gaffney, John, 1950- author, editor.
2017
JN1129.L32 V65 2017
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Title Voices of the UK Left : rhetoric, ideology and the performance of politics / Judi Atkins, John Gaffney, editors.
ISBN 9783319519029 (electronic book)
3319519026 (electronic book)
3319519018
9783319519012
Published Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.
Language English
Description 1 online resource.
Call Number JN1129.L32 V65 2017
Dewey Decimal Classification 324.24107
Summary This book brings together a team of specialists to explore why some left-wing politicians are able to communicate their message effectively, whereas others struggle to connect with the public. To address this question, it analyses the rhetoric and narratives employed by figures from British and Welsh Labour, the Green Party, the Scottish National Party and the radical left, as well as the anti-austerity movement. In doing so, the collection offers insights into why the performances of political actors such as Carwyn Jones and Nicola Sturgeon resonate with a wide audience, whereas some - like Jeremy Corbyn - have limited appeal beyond the party faithful. The volume provides an accessible examination of the language and ideas of the UK left, while offering a novel perspective on the challenges currently facing the Labour Party. It will therefore appeal to a wide readership, including scholars and students of rhetoric, ideology, political leadership, and British politics.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Added Author Atkins, Judi, 1975- author, editor.
Gaffney, John, 1950- author, editor.
Series Rhetoric, politics, and society series.
Available in Other Form Print version: 9783319519012
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Introduction: Voices of the UK Left: Historical and Theoretical Considerations; Judi Atkins and John Gaffney
Part I: The Rhetoric of the UK Labour Party
Neil Kinnock and the Limits of the Labour Ethos; Simon Griffiths
Recapturing our Traditions? Labour and the Rhetoric of Nostalgia; Emily Robinson
The UK Left and One Nation: Miliband's 2012 'Moment'; John Gaffney and Amarjit Lahel
One Nation Rhetoric: The Miliband Labour Party's Case for Social Security Reform; Judi Atkins
Part II: Voices from Beyond the Labour Mainstream
Red Dragon FM: Carwyn Jones's Welsh Labour Rhetoric and the Post-Devolution British Labour Party; David S. Moon
Old, Borrowed or New? Jeremy Corbyn and the Resilience of Labour's Soul; Mark Bennister, Daniel Keith and Ben Worthy
Green Party Rhetoric and the Arguments against Fracking; Ashley Dodsworth
The Rhetoric of the Scottish National Party; Mark Garnett and Martin Steven
The Rhetorical Personas of George Galloway and Tommy Sheridan; Andrew S. Crines and Stuart McAnulla
Demanding the Alternative: The Rhetoric of Leftist Social Movements; Sophia Hatzisavvidou
Conclusion: A Contribution to the Debate on Rhetoric and Politics Judi Atkins and John Gaffney.

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