American Political Rhetoric: Essential Speeches and Writings On Founding Principles and Contemporary Controversies (American Political Rhetoric: Essential Speeches & Writings on) - Softcover

 
9781442202948: American Political Rhetoric: Essential Speeches and Writings On Founding Principles and Contemporary Controversies (American Political Rhetoric: Essential Speeches & Writings on)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1442202947 ISBN 13: 9781442202948
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010

Synopsis

American Political Rhetoric is the only reader for introductory classes in American politics and government and political communication designed to explore fundamental political principles through classic examples of political rhetoric, from the Declaration of Independence to today. Selections include the entire political spectrum and contributors range from the founders to elected public officials, Supreme Court opinions, and representatives of historic movements for social change. Organized thematically, American Political Rhetoric allows students to explore the institutions of government and current controversies in civil rights, race, gender, and America's role in the world as the issues have evolved over time.

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About the Author

Peter Augustine Lawler is Dana Professor and chair of the Department of Government and International Studies at Berry College in Georgia. Robert Martin Schaefer is chair of the Department of Political Science & Planning and professor of political science at the University of West Georgia.

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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1442202947
ISBN 13 
9781442202948
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
6
Number of pages
368
Editor
Lawler Peter Augustine