The Language Work of Speechwriters
$97.04
- Paperback
232 pages
- Release Date
14 August 2025
Summary
The Invisible Wordsmiths: Unveiling the Language Work of Speechwriters
The work of speechwriters is prominent in political discourse, yet the writers themselves remain in the shadows of the powerful, public figures they work for. This book throws the spotlight on these invisible wordsmiths, illuminating not only what they do, but also why it matters.
Based on ethnographic research in the US American speechwriting community, it investigates the ways in which speechwriters tal…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781009539876 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1009539876 |
| Series: | Key Topics in Applied Linguistics |
| Author: | Gwynne Mapes |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 298g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 139mm |
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About The Author
Gwynne Mapes
Gwynne Mapes is a senior researcher in the Department of English at the University of Bern, Switzerland. She is a critical scholar who has published widely on the topic of food and language. Her recent publications include Elite Authenticity (Oxford University Press, 2021).
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