In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer: Politics, Rhetoric, and Self-Defense by

Description: In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Rachel L. Holloway Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Explores the role that rhetoric played in the removal of Oppenheimer from government service. Publisher Description In June 1954, the Atomic Energy Commission determined that J. Robert Oppenheimer, wartime director of the Manhattan Project and Father of the Atomic Bomb, was a security risk. Consequently, Americas most prominent scientist was removed from government service. In contrast to historical and political explanations of the Oppenheimer case, Holloway explores the role that rhetoric played in Oppenheimers demise. In doing so, the author draws attention to the symbolic nature of politics and character and highlights the significant interaction of political and scientific terminologies in American discourse.Holloways analysis and evaluation suggest that the accusations against Oppenheimer used the most powerful terms of the mid-1950s--communism, progress, and science--to legitimize the governments questionable action. Oppenheimer, for his part, failed to use his most strategic rhetorical resources in his defense, and therefore participated in his own ruin. Holloway highlights the rhetorical interaction among accusation, self-defense, and decision statements through a microscopic rhetorical analysis of the cases five central documents. An original extension and refinement of Kenneth Burkes cluster-agon method, which Holloway calls terminological algebra, is proposed as a systematic analytical tool consistent with Burkes theories. Recommended for critics of rhetoric and political communication. Author Biography RACHEL HOLLOWAY is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her research explores the area of issue management, especially the role that scientists and science play in the formation and justification of public policy in America. Details ISBN 0275944298 ISBN-13 9780275944292 Title In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer Author Rachel L. Holloway Format Hardcover Year 1993 Pages 136 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc GE_Item_ID:6969605; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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