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The Rhetoric of Empire: Colonial Discourse in Journalism, Travel Writing, and Im

Description: The Rhetoric of Empire by David Spurr Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Spurr's ability to make connections between literature and its shadow discourse, journalism, and to show how the two work in tandem to reinforce the culture of colonialism, is really most impressive. The overall result of his approach is a broad perspective on the global problem of colonialism."—Christopher Miller, Yale University Publisher Description The white mans burden, darkest Africa, the seduction of the primitive: such phrases were widespread in the language Western empires used to talk about their colonial enterprises. How this language itself served imperial purposes--and how it survives today in writing about the Third World--are the subject of David Spurrs book, a revealing account of the rhetorical strategies that have defined Western thinking about the non-Western world.Despite historical differences among British, French, and American versions of colonialism, their rhetoric had much in common. The Rhetoric of Empire identifies these shared features-images, figures of speech, and characteristic lines of argument-and explores them in a wide variety of sources. A former correspondent for the United Press International, the author is equally at home with journalism or critical theory, travel writing or official documents, and his discussion is remarkably comprehensive. Ranging from T. E. Lawrence and Isak Dineson to Hemingway and Naipaul, from Time and the New Yorker to the National Geographic and Le Monde, from journalists such as Didion and Sontag to colonial administrators such as Frederick Lugard and Albert Sarraut, this analysis suggests the degree to which certain rhetorical tactics penetrate the popular as well as official colonial and postcolonial discourse.Finally, Spurr considers the question: Can the language itself-and with it, Western forms of interpretation--be freed of the exercise of colonial power? This ambitious book is an answer of sorts. By exposing the rhetoric of empire, Spurr begins to loosen its hold over discourse about-and between-different cultures. Details ISBN 0822313170 ISBN-13 9780822313175 Title The Rhetoric of Empire Author David Spurr Format Paperback Year 1993 Pages 224 Publisher Duke University Press GE_Item_ID:161664731; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780822313175

Book Title: The Rhetoric of Empire

Number of Pages: 224 Pages

Publication Name: Rhetoric of Empire : Colonial Discourse in Journalism, Travel Writing, and Imperial Administration

Language: English

Publisher: Duke University Press

Item Height: 0.6 in

Publication Year: 1993

Subject: Media Studies, Imperialism, Essays & Travelogues, Semiotics & Theory

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 11.7 Oz

Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Travel, Political Science, Social Science

Item Length: 9.2 in

Author: David Spurr

Item Width: 6.6 in

Series: Post-Contemporary Interventions Ser.

Format: Trade Paperback

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