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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Rhetoric -- Political aspects"”.
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A critical analysis of the 1984 Democratic candidates' debate.
… debate fulfilled the educational function of political debates. Chapter Five compares the debates and draws conclusions about the effect of the format changes on the degree to which the debates fulfilled the educational function. I conclude with a discussion of implications of this work for …
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Scapegoating : in defense of oneself.
Slobodan Milosevic's rhetoric is examined in light of Kenneth Burke's dramatism and scapegoating concepts. Burke's analysis of Adolf Hitler's use of scapegoating is explained and expanded to include Milosevic's use of scapegoating. The men's motives for scapegoating are compared and contrasted by …
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The political rhetoric of James Earl (Jimmy) Carter, Jr.
This thesis analyzes the political rhetoric of President James Earl (Jimmy) Carter, Jr. from the standpoint of the relationship between the individual and his speaking. It emphasizes Carter's political image as revealed by his speaking on foreign policy, domestic issues, and crisis problems. …
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The Vice-Presidential campaign of Geraldine Ferraro : a rhetorical analysis.
This thesis analyzes the rhetoric of Geraldine Ferraro's Vice-Presidential campaign of 1984. Her role as the first female candidate for the second highest office in the nation is studied through a critical analysis of her rhetoric. The paper considers the rhetorical problems she faced with respect …
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The rhetorical structure of disability : bridging the gap between what is 'spoken' and what is 'said' with song - over-signifying with personhood against the backdrop of disease-centric discourse.
This paper investigates the rhetoric surrounding disability, specifically focusing on how such rhetoric is deployed in legislative texts which attempt to promote the equality of people with disabilities throughout society. In criticizing "disease-centric discourse" within legislative texts the …
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Toward a grounded normative theory of strategies of political communication used in politics disadvantages in policy debate
… relevance in deliberation, an important form of political communication. Deliberation is the means by which citizens can engage in discussions of salient policy issues, and make political judgments about policies.</p> <p>This study developed a grounded theory about the type of deliberation …
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The pit, the field and the edifice : a rhetorical analysis of the commemorative 9/11 Ceremonies of September 11, 2002
… thesis analyzes the eulogistic and ideological rhetoric generated by the commemoration ceremonies recognizing the first anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001. By evaluating these ceremonies generically through a set of established epideictic criteria, a comparison and contrast of form …
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The space between Aristotle and the Bush administration: Considering the impact of "goodwill" on international relations
… on the Bush Administration’s post-September 11 rhetoric, this thesis investigates the impact this rhetoric had on the Administration’s perceived credibility by the international community with specific focus on Germany’s, France’s, and Great Britain’s reactions. Of particular interest is the …
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An ideological criticism of David Duke's rhetoric of racism and exclusion
<p>This study focuses on the rhetoric of racial politics and the ideology of exclusion it produces. This study analyzes the political rhetoric constructed by David Duke, white supremacist, disavowed neo-Nazi, Ku Klux Klan member, and former Louisiana State Representative. The topics of affirmative …