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OverviewIn this book, which closely examines the techniques used by the polemists of the Dreyfus Affair, much is learned not only about the Mair itself, but also about the polemic of the age in which it was situated, and the interaction between writers and their public. The discourse within which people's thoughts were imprisoned is seen not merely to have reflected events, but to have created them, in an increasingly vicious circle whereby the language of popular abuse, incorporated into the written polemic of the Press, produced simple but distorted ideas which in turn were fed back into the people. The age's complete lack of concern for the libel laws led to particularly vivid examples of the art. We are shown how authors' shifts in vocabulary, and in stylistic techniques, unconsciously signal to us fundamental changes in their aims; and how, in the give-and-take of battle, words and concepts subtly changed their meaning, with certain abstract notions such as Truth and Justice becoming completely devalued. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard GriffithsPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Berg Publishers Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.571kg ISBN: 9780854966264ISBN 10: 0854966269 Pages: 222 Publication Date: 01 January 1992 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsThe Use of AbuseReviewsAuthor InformationRichard Griffiths Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |