Tropes of Politics
Science, Theory, Rhetoric, Action
Published on 30. April 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-299-15834-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Wisconsin
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
6 figures
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-299-15834-7 (9780299158347)
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Person
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.