Democratic Orators from JFK to Barack Obama

by Andrew S. Crines (Editor), David S. Moon (Editor), Robert Lehrman (Editor), Philip Thody (Editor)

Overview

This book examines the oratorical and rhetorical styles of leading figure in Democratic Party politics since the 1960s. It reveals how leading orators strove to connect their message with a variety of audiences from the Senate to the media.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349558186
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	02/09/2016
Series:	Rhetoric, Politics and Society Series
Edition description:	1st ed. 2016
Pages:	313
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

Mark Bennister, Senior Lecturer in Politics, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK Robert Busby, Senior Lecturer in Politics, Liverpool Hope University, UK Andrew S. Crines, Lecturer in Politics, University of Liverpool, UK Brendan Evans, Emeritus Professor of Politics, University of Huddersfield, UK Timothy Heppell, Associate Professor of Politics, University of Leeds, UK Jon Herbert, Senior Lecturer of Politics, Keele University, UK Donna Jackson, Senior Lecturer in Modern History, University of Chester, UK Robert Lehrman, Professor of Public Communication at the American University, Washington D. C., USA David S. Moon, Lecturer in Politics, University of Bath, UK Jon Roper, Senior Lecturer in American Studies, Swansea University, UK Felicia R. Stewart, Associate Professor of Communication, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Andrew Taylor, Professor of Politics, University of Sheffield, UK

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures
Acknowledgements
Notes on Contributors
Introduction; Andrew S. Crines and Robert Lehrman
1. The Oratory of John F. Kennedy; Robert Lehrman
2. The Oratory of Lynton B. Johnson; Andrew Taylor
3. The Oratory of Robert Kennedy; Brendan Evans
4. The Oratory of Jimmy Carter; Donna Jackson and Robert Lehrman
5. The Oratory of Edward Kennedy; Timothy Heppell
6. The Oratory of Bill Clinton; Jon Herbert
7. The Oratory of Al Gore; Robert Busby
8. The Oratory of John Edwards; David S Moon
9. The Oratory of John Kerry; Jon Roper
10. The Oratory of Jessie Jackson; Felicia R. Stewart
11. The Oratory of Hillary Clinton; Mark Bennister
12. The Oratory of Barack Obama; Robert Lehrman and Andrew S Crines
Conclusion; David S. Moon
Bibliography
Index

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“A valuable analysis of Democratic presidents and political leaders that reveals nuanced insight into their modes of expression and persuasion, the historical and political factors that influence them, and the ways in which character and personality inform and inspire rhetoric and oratory and influence their effects.” (Noam Schimmel, Visiting Fellow, Kellogg College, Oxford University, UK)

“Once a celebrated art, oratory is now more likely to be discussed as a lost or declining one. Yet as this volume demonstrates, oratorical skill remains a powerful tool for any politician. This illuminating collection examining orators in the Democratic Party will be a must read for students and scholars of politics and communication.” (Richard Hayton, University of Leeds, UK)

“A powerful and impressive contribution to our understanding of the interlocking themes of oratory, rhetoric and leadership in the United States. Its authors combine detailed knowledge of the changing context of political speech making with a sensitive appreciation of the conceptual framework used in the study of communication. It will be an essential book not just for students of American politics but for anyone interested in the art of democratic persuasion.” (Gillian Peele, University of Oxford, UK)

“This volume is not dazzled by the mythology surrounding oratory in the Democratic party. Instead, the authors conduct rigorous examination of the rhetoric of key political figures. Conceptual tools are accessibly applied to provide rich and engaging accounts of how oratory and rhetoric have been used to powerful political effect.” (Stuart McAnulla, University of Leeds, UK)

Editorial Reviews

'Once a celebrated art, oratory is now more likely to be discussed as a lost or declining one. Yet as this volume demonstrates, oratorical skill remains a powerful tool for any politician. This illuminating collection examining orators in the Democratic Party will be a must read for students and scholars of politics and communication.' - Richard Hayton, University of Leeds, UK

'A powerful and impressive contribution to our understanding of the interlocking themes of oratory, rhetoric and leadership in the United States. Its authors combine detailed knowledge of the changing context of political speech making with a sensitive appreciation of the conceptual framework used in the study of communication. It will be an essential book not just for students of American politics but for anyone interested in the art of democratic persuasion.' - Gillian Peele, University of Oxford, UK

'This volume is not dazzled by the mythology surrounding oratory in the Democratic party. Instead, the authors conduct rigorous examination of the rhetoric of key political figures. Conceptual tools are accessibly applied to provide rich and engaging accounts of how oratory and rhetoric have been used to powerful political effect.' - Stuart McAnulla, University of Leeds, UK

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