Peaceful Persuasion: The Geopolitics of Nonviolent Rhetoric (SUNY series in Communication Studies) - Softcover

Gorsevski, Ellen W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0791460282 ISBN 13: 9780791460283

Publisher: State University of New York Press, 2004

Synopsis

Offers a conceptual foundation for nonviolent rhetoric.

This remarkable book asserts that nonviolent rhetoric, largely overlooked until now, supports conflict transformation when applied to contemporary political communication. Ellen W. Gorsevski explores the pragmatic nonviolence of Macedonian President Kiro Gligorov, the visual rhetoric of Nobel Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, and an anti-racist campaign in Billings, Montana. In so doing, she establishes a foundation for theorizing how conflicts can be understood, prevented, managed, or reduced by employing peace-minded rhetorical means. Peaceful Persuasion highlights the great possibilities, as well as deep responsibilities, of rhetorical choices made on the geopolitical scene and uncovers the transformative potential of recognizing the social, cultural, and political value of nonviolence in fostering democracy.

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About the Author

Ellen W. Gorsevski has taught at Oregon State University, at The Pennsylvania State University, and at Washington State University.

Edition details

• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791460282
• ISBN 13: 9780791460283
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 286