This timely book details the theoretical and practical elements of political rhetoric and their effects on the interactions between politicians and the public.

Successful presidential leadership depends upon words as well as deeds. In this multifaceted look at rhetorical leadership, twelve leading scholars in three dif

Although the art of rhetoric is central to the practice of politics it also plays an important role in civic and private life. Using Aristotelian notions of eth

"People may choose to ignore their animal heritage by interpreting their behavior as divinely inspired, socially purposeful, or even self-serving, all of which

American Political Rhetoric is the only reader for introductory classes in American politics, government, and political communication designed to explore fundam