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The Politics of Representation
As societies have become ever more complex, coupled with the increased power of the media, electoral campaigns have become a key focus of political communication research. In this …
Constructing Clinton
Bill Clinton is the embodiment and epitome of American politics in the postmodern, mediated age. Clinton's able marshaling of images, which allowed him to retain popularity and …
Manufacturing Uncertainty
The increasing concentration of influence and affluence among the few provides the stimulus for this book, which maps how uncertainty is dispersed via the cumulative strategies of …
Entertaining Fear
Throughout the political spectrum, successful arguments often rely on fear appeals, whether implicit or explicit. Dominant arguments prey on people’s fears – of economic failure, …
Sacramental Politics
Religion and politics have often been called taboo topics for polite dinner conversation, but in political campaigns and religious services, the two often mix. This book looks at …
Decolonizing Native American Rhetoric
As survivors of genocide, mnemonicide, colonization, and forced assimilation, American Indians face a unique set of rhetorical exigencies in US public culture. Decolonizing Native …
Reconsidering Obama
Perhaps no other presidential candidate or sitting president has attracted as much attention from rhetorical critics as Barack Obama. Much of this work was conceived and written …
The Propaganda Society
The Propaganda Society analyzes the rapid expansion of propaganda and promotional activities in the leading «post-industrial» states under the regime of neoliberalism. With the …
Enola Gay and the Court of History
In this hard-hitting, thoroughly researched, and crisply argued book, award-winning historian Robert P. Newman offers a fresh perspective on the dispute over President Truman's …
In Defense of Partisan Criticism
In Defense of Partisan Criticism is a far-reaching exploration of the legal, philosophical, and rhetorical basis for understanding social justice in the United States. Through a …
When Stereotypes Collide
Stereotypes are prevalent throughout our society. Using content analytical and experimental data in conjunction with case studies, "When Stereotypes Collide" explores the influence …
Reading the Presidency
This edited collection explores ways to better understand the rhetorical workings of political executives, especially the United States president. Scholars of the presidency, …