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Book SynopsisA Communication Perspective on Margaret Thatcher: Stateswoman of the Twentieth Century represents broad analysis of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's communicative appeals, rhetorical efforts, and campaign and media strategiesviewed within an historical contextas symbolic acts intended to induce and enact political, social, and economic change in the United Kingdom during the latter quarter of the twentieth century. Janet Fallon focuses on the aggregate of Thatcher's life experiences including family background, education, years in the House of Commons, and other key biographical and historical influences that informed her world of ideas and her articulation of words, and marked her ascent both to premiership as Britain's first Madam Prime Minister in 1979 and further to her international status as a stateswoman. Margaret Thatcher's voice from the mid-1970s into the early 1990s and even beyond was the primary voice communicating a vision of a new reality and a new order
Trade ReviewIn her latest work, Janet Fallon—the 'Iron Lady' of communication studies—contends that Margaret Thatcher achieved greatness in statecraft by communicating a bold vision for reform and advancing that vision with integrity against all obstacles. Professor Fallon demonstrates compellingly how Thatcher—like Winston Churchill before her—mobilized the English language and sent it into battle, transforming Britain and the world through the power of well-articulated principles. -- J. Patrick Mullins, Marquette University
Janet Fallon’s text makes Margaret Thatcher's words and history come alive. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in how Margaret Thatcher's communication skills changed British history. -- Jef Dolan, Emerita, Marymount University
Dr. Fallon's book is extremely insightful and comprehensive. Her book will be a wonderful resource for scholars, instructors and students. -- Margaret Tseng, Marymount University
Table of ContentsContents List of Abbreviations Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Margaret Hilda Roberts Thatcher: From Grantham to London Chapter 2. Margaret Thatcher: Member of Parliament: 1959-1975 Chapter 3. Party Leader in Opposition 1975-1979 Chapter 4. General Election of 1979: Tory Campaign Chapter 5. Feminine Factor: Gender Politics, Handbagging, Women’s Movement, Rhetorical Advocacy, Role Models Chapter 6. Mrs. Thatcher’s Special Relationship with the United States: President Ford and President Carter Chapter 7. Mrs. Thatcher’s First Government: 1979-1981 Chapter 8. Mrs. Thatcher’s First Government: Falklands War 1982 Chapter 9. General Election of 1983 Chapter 10. Mrs. Thatcher’s Special Relationship with President Ronald Reagan Chapter 11. Mrs. Thatcher and the Soviet General Secretaries: Brezhnev, Andropov, Chernenko, Gorbachev Chapter 12. Second Thatcher Government: Highlights 1983-1987 Chapter 13. General Election of 1987 Chapter 14. Mrs. Thatcher’s Special Relationship with President Bush Chapter 15. Third Thatcher Government: Controversies Quicken 1987-1990 Chapter 16. Prime Minister Thatcher’s Resignation, November 1990 Epilogue. Margaret, the Right Honourable Baroness of Kesteven Bibliography About the Author
