Political Rhetoric in Theory and Practice
A Reader
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- Editors:
- Robert C. Bartlett, Boston College, Massachusetts
- Nasser Behnegar, Boston College, Massachusetts
- Date Published: November 2023
- availability: Available
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781009367370
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Political Rhetoric in Theory and Practice is an introduction to the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking. A collection of primary sources, it combines classic statements of the theory of political rhetoric (Aristotle, Isocrates, Demosthenes, Cicero) with a rich array of political speeches, from Socrates to Martin Luther King Jr., Pericles to Richard Nixon, Sojourner Truth to Phyllis Schlafly. These speeches exemplify not only the three principal kinds of rhetoric – judicial, deliberative, and epideictic – but also the principal rhetorical proofs. Grouped thematically, the speeches boast a diversity of speakers, subject matters, and themes. At a time when the practice of democracy and democratic deliberation are much in question, this book seeks to encourage the serious study of rhetoric by making available important examples of it, in both its noblest and its most scurrilous forms.
Read more- Provides classic examples of the actual practice of political rhetoric in different times and places
- Makes readily accessible to students and general readers a rich array of fascinating speeches
- Speeches are grouped thematically both by kinds of rhetoric, sorts of rhetorical proofs, and topic or theme
- Includes excerpts from some of the greatest theoreticians of rhetoric, including Aristotle, Isocrates, and Cicero
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'Given that we live in an age of extreme political polarization, in which political opponents rarely even attempt to persuade each other and succeed even less, I cannot think of a more valuable book than this one, which clarifies the nature and importance of rhetoric; gives classic examples of effective, ennobling, but also dangerous rhetoric; and thereby helps us reflect with proper precision and penetration on the long neglected art of persuasion.' Peter J. Ahrensdorf, James B. Duke Professor of Political Science, Davidson College
See more reviews'Addressing today's decline in speech-making, this excellent anthology of political rhetoric offers analysis and examples. Analysis from classical foundations and all the examples one would expect, plus a few surprises, and featuring noble figures and nasty dictators. An obvious yet innovative benefit for students of politics.' Harvey Mansfield, Research Professor of Government, Harvard University
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- Date Published: November 2023
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781009367370
- length: 376 pages
- dimensions: 235 x 159 x 25 mm
- weight: 0.69kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Part One: What is Rhetoric?
I. Classical foundations
II. The three kinds of rhetoric according to Aristotle
III. The modes of persuasion: ethos, pathos, logos
IV. Rhetoric and diction
Part Two: Political Rhetoric in Practice
I. Civil rights and race in the United States
II. The women's movement
III. Rhetoric in times of crisis and doubt
IV. War and conflict
V. Tyrannies left and right.
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