Changes in the rhetoric of realism : Henry Kissinger on MFN trade renewal for China.

The concept of realism is a fundamental organizing principle of modern international relations theory. This thesis examines the ways in which realism functions rhetorically as a persuasive discourse. Specifically, this project examines the rhetoric of Henry Kissinger in regards to a speech he delivered on the topic of MFN trade status for China. Changes in Kissinger's unique brand of realist rhetoric are examined by employing Kenneth Burke's (1966) concepts of communication. This thesis concludes by offering explanations of the factors that motivated the shift in Kissinger's rhetoric, and by highlighting the implications of these changes for the structure of realist rhetoric as a whole.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A.

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Grantor

Baylor University.

Year dc:date.issued

1999

Author dc:creator

• Gerber, Matthew G.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Leeper, Karla K.

• Kissinger, Henry, 1923-
• Realism.
• International relations and culture.

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Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/2104/14341

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:baylor-ir.tdl.org:2104/14341