Religious discourse as a political tactic: a comparative analysis of David Cameron's God Strategy

During his time as Prime Minister David Cameron made in speeches and articles a number of references to his own religious beliefs and their impact on policy, interventions which stood out in a largely secularised political culture. This paper examines Cameron's discourse for strategic intent fo...

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Main Author: Williams, Anthony A. J. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2018]
In: Religion, state & society
Year: 2018, Volume: 46, Issue: 4, Pages: 367-383
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Cameron, David 1966- / Religious language / Politics / Tactics / Domke, David Scott, The God strategy
Further subjects:B Prime Minister
B Religion
B Faith
B Rhetoric
B Christianity
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