<EM>The Language of Politics</EM>:<BR>* examines how both politicians and commentators describe political stances<BR>* explores some of the most common linguistic features to be found in political speeches<BR>* analyses electioneering through various written texts including manifestos, posters and pamphlets<BR>* looks at how politicians answer questions both in the media and in parliament<BR>* includes examples of political discourse from Britain, America and Australia<BR>* has a comprehensive glossary of terms.