Tropes of Politics: Science, Theory, Rhetoric, Action / Edition 1

by John S. Nelson

Overview

In this volume, the author aims to apply rhetorical analysis first to political theory, and then to politics in practice. He offers an examination of political science and political theory as fields of study, and undertakes a series of creative examinations of political rhetoric.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780299158347
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	05/18/1998
Series:	Rhetoric of the Human Sciences
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	707,881
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

John S. Nelson is professor of political science at the University of Iowa. He is the editor of the book The Rhetoric of the Human Sciences and also coeditor of the book series Rhetoric of the Human Sciences, both published by the University of Wisconsin Press. His most recent book is Video Rhetorics: Televised Advertising in American Politics.

Editorial Reviews

How everyday words like "consent" and "debate" construct politics

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