Title:
American political rhetoric : essential speeches and writings on founding principles and contemporary controversies / edited by Peter Augustine Lawler and Robert Martin Schaefer.
Author:
Lawler, Peter Augustine.
Schaefer, Robert Martin.
Publication Information:
Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, c2010.
Call Number:
JK21 .A462 2010
Abstract:
This introductory reader in American politics and government and political communication explores 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.
Geographic Term:
Edition:
6th ed.
ISBN:
9781442202948
9781442202955
Physical Description:
xii, 347 p. ; 23 cm.
Subject Term:
Contents:
Founding principles -- Federalism -- President and congress -- Judiciary -- Parties and elections -- Constitutional preservation and political change -- Civil rights: race -- Civil rights: gender -- Foreign policy -- The constitution of the United States of America.
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