The Rhetoric of the American Political Party Conventions, 1948-2016
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The Rhetoric of the American Political Party Conventions, 1948-2016

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The Rhetoric of the American Political Party Conventions, 1948-2016

About this book

The Rhetoric of the American Political Party Conventions, 1948-2016 establishes the rhetorical goals of the thirty-six political party conventions that have taken place since 1948 against the backdrop of the fundamental changes that television brought to the conventions. Theodore F. Sheckels analyzes these conventions to determine whether the gatherings met or failed to meet those goals, including addressing civil rights, unifying divergent wings of the party, celebrating the triumph of a single wing, overcoming dissent inside and outside the meeting hall, overcoming—or capitalizing on—scandal, reconstituting the party after defeats, arguing for change, and advocating for inclusion. Sheckels observes that although speeches are the primary vehicle through which attendees strive to reach these goals, the crucial addresses are not always by the principal players; often, events other than speeches such as negotiations, demonstrations, and media spin can be just as consequential. Sheckels discusses both the similarities and differences in the ways in which the conventions do business and constitute and reconstitute what the political parties are, aiming to persuade the public with rhetorical images and messages. Scholars of communication, rhetoric, political science, and American studies will find this book particularly useful.

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Information

Publisher
Lexington Books
Year
2020
Edition
1
eBook ISBN
9781978751064
Topic
Languages & Linguistics
Subtopic
Communication Studies
Index
Languages & Linguistics

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Preface
  3. Chapter One: Political Party Conventions
  4. Chapter Two: 1948
  5. Chapter Three: 1952
  6. Chapter Four: 1956
  7. Chapter Five: 1960
  8. Chapter Six: 1964
  9. Chapter Seven: 1968
  10. Chapter Eight: 1972
  11. Chapter Nine: 1976
  12. Chapter Ten: 1980
  13. Chapter Eleven: 1984
  14. Chapter Twelve: 1988
  15. Chapter Thirteen: 1992
  16. Chapter Fourteen: 1996
  17. Chapter Fifteen: 2000
  18. Chapter Sixteen: 2004
  19. Chapter Seventeen: 2008
  20. Chapter Eighteen: 2012
  21. Chapter Nineteen: 2016
  22. Chapter Twenty: Conclusions
  23. Bibliography
  24. Index
  25. About the Author

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