Contemporary Political Speaking by L. Patrick Devlin (paperback) 1971

Description: Contemporary Political Speaking is written for those who like politics and who are more interested in analyzing political speeches than in disrupting them. By exploring its content, readers should become more aware of political speakers, the substance of their stands on issues of contemporary importance, and their persuasive techniques. The book is written primarily for students in speech communication and political science, but those in other disciplines should find it interesting as well. Students in general are becoming more aware of and involved with poli-tics, and, now that the voting age has been reduced to 18, this involvement should intensify. By exposing students to the ideas of contemporary politicians, this book should give them a clearer view of prominent national leaders. It should stimulate further those already involved and motivate others to become interested in politics. The book has three principal aims: First, in its introduction, it provides an overview to significant aspects of political speaking so that the reader can better understand the oral nature of politics. Second, it provides a truly...(from preface)

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