American Political Rhetoric: Essential Speeches and Writings on Founding Principles and Contemporary Controversies

Title: American Political Rhetoric: Essential Speeches and Writings on Founding Principles and Contemporary Controversies
Author: Peter Augustine Lawler
ISBN: 9781442202948
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2010
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: Sixth Edition
Number of Pages: 360
Condition Note: Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
C: 1698229
Section: Political Science | Political Process | General
Publisher Description: 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.