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American Political Rhetoric by Peter Augustine Lawler

American Political Rhetoric

Essential Speeches and Writings on Founding Principles and Contemporary Controversies

Peter Augustine Lawler, Robert Martin Schaefer, David Ramsey

Bloomsbury Academic · Print & ebook · May 4, 2023

Political WritingCivicsAmerican Government
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Who it’s for
Political principles emerge through rhetoric from the founding to today.
Genres
American Government, Civics, Political Writing
Published
Bloomsbury Academic, May 4, 2023

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About this book

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.

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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.

Rhetoric Across Eras

Political principles emerge through rhetoric from the founding to today.

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  • Rhetoric spanning the founding to today
  • Selections across the political spectrum

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  • Recent Supreme Court decisions, including Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health
  • Expanded coverage of speech and voting rights

Where it sits

American Government32%
Political Writing26%
Civics24%

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Publisher categories

  • Politics & Government
Authors
Peter Augustine Lawler, Robert Martin Schaefer, David Ramsey
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Published
May 4, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Politics & Government