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American Political Rhetoric is the only reader for introductory classes in American politics, government, and political communication designed to explore fundamental political principles through examples of political rhetoric ranging from the founding to today. Now in its eighth edition, its selections include the entire political spectrum and contributors range from our nation's founders to contemporary elected public officials, Supreme Court opinions, and representatives of historic movements for social change. The eighth edition includes new selections of recent Supreme Court decisions, including the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden, foreign policy, and expanded coverage of individual rights and privileges, including freedom of speech and voting rights.

The book is now more useful than ever for students and teachers thanks to a supplementary website available at americanpoliticalrhetoric.com.

American Political Rhetoric: Essential Speeches

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    A Hardback by Peter Augustine Lawler, Robert Martin Schaefer, David Ramsey

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
      Publication Date: 22/05/2023
      ISBN13: 9781538181928, 978-1538181928
      ISBN10: 1538181924

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      American Political Rhetoric is the only reader for introductory classes in American politics, government, and political communication designed to explore fundamental political principles through examples of political rhetoric ranging from the founding to today. Now in its eighth edition, its selections include the entire political spectrum and contributors range from our nation's founders to contemporary elected public officials, Supreme Court opinions, and representatives of historic movements for social change. The eighth edition includes new selections of recent Supreme Court decisions, including the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden, foreign policy, and expanded coverage of individual rights and privileges, including freedom of speech and voting rights.

      The book is now more useful than ever for students and teachers thanks to a supplementary website available at americanpoliticalrhetoric.com.

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