Political Rhetoric in Theory and Practice

Herausgeber: Bartlett, Robert C; Behnegar, Nasser

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book combines classic statements of the theory of political rhetoric (Aristotle, Isocrates, Cicero) with an extraordinarily rich array of examples of actual political speeches, ancient and modern, on a great variety of themes. Students and general readers alike will find much to engage their interests.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 376
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 548g
• ISBN-13: 9781009367387
• ISBN-10: 1009367382
• Artikelnr.: 68653403

Inhaltsangabe

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.