Fighting Talk captures the drama, the heroism, the tragedy and the absurdity that unfolds in times of conflict, in the theatre of war. This is much more than simply an evocative anthology of fighting words. James Inglis provides a thoroughly researched and engaging discussion of the social, political and military context that the words were spoken in. He examines the motives of the speakers, the style of their language and, in many cases, their manipulative verbal tricks.
Author Biography
James Inglis is an Australian editor and writer based in Melbourne. He specializes in reviews, interviews and opinion pieces, and has been published in various national and state newspapers and periodicals. His interests include history, adult learning, and analysis of language - particularly where it is abused for ulterior motives.
