The Rhetorical Rise and Demise of Democracy in Russian Political Discourse Volume Four (Hardcover)

David Cratis Williams

/ ISBN 13: 9798897830367

Published by Academic Studies Press, Brighton, 2025

Hardcover. In this volume we focus on the years following Putins return to the presidency in 2012. This has been a more active period than his first two terms, including the annexation of Crimea and, ultimately, the invasion of Ukraine. Thus, this period may be characterized as the run-up to that war. The core issue discussed in this volume is Putins redefinition of democracy as the foundation of society and government in the Russian Federation. Putin argues for a strong central government in which unity is characterized as the absence of dissent. In so doing, Putin seeks to recast Russian national identity, relying on a vision of Russia as the victim of Western aggression. Vladimir Putins return to the presidency in 2012 is characterized by a redefinition of democracy as the foundation of Russian society and an aggressive posture regarding Ukrainian sovereignty and relations with the West. Volume Four analyzes Putins rhetoric as exemplified in his speeches, interviews, and other public addresses. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798897830367

Synopsis:

In this volume we focus on the years following Putin’s return to the presidency in 2012. This has been a more active period than his first two terms, including the annexation of Crimea and, ultimately, the invasion of Ukraine. Thus, this period may be characterized as the run-up to that war. The core issue discussed in this volume is Putin’s redefinition of “democracy” as the foundation of society and government in the Russian Federation. Putin argues for a strong central government in which unity is characterized as the absence of dissent. In so doing, Putin seeks to recast Russian national identity, relying on a vision of Russia as the victim of Western aggression.

About the Authors:

David Cratis Williams is retired Professor of Communication and Rhetorical Studies at Florida Atlantic University. His scholarship focuses on argumentation, rhetorical theory, and criticism; he is a recognized authority on Kenneth Burke. His work on Russian political discourse began during a meeting in Russia in January 1992.

Marilyn J. Young is the Wayne C. Minnick Professor of Communication Emerita at Florida State University. Her research has focused on political argument with an emphasis on the development of political rhetoric and argument in the former Soviet Union, particularly Russia. She remains an active scholar in retirement.

Michael K. Launer is Professor Emeritus of Russian at Florida State University. In 1987 he interpreted for the first group of Soviet scientists visiting the United States following the Chernobyl nuclear accident. A State Department certified technical interpreter, he supported Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy assistance programs through 2012.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Rhetorical Rise and Demise of Democracy ...
Publisher: Academic Studies Press, Brighton
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new