Speechwright: An Insiders' Take on Political Rhetoric - Couverture rigide

Gavin, William F.

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ISBN 10 : 1611860172 ISBN 13 : 9781611860177

Editeur : Michigan State University Press, 2011

Synopsis

For almost thirty years, William F. Gavin wrote speeches at the highest levels of government. Speechwright is his insider’s view of politics, a shrewd critique of presidential and congressional rhetoric, and a personal look at the political leaders for whom he wrote speeches. While serving President Richard Nixon and candidate Ronald Reagan, Gavin advocated for “working rhetoric”—well-crafted, clear, hard-hitting arguments that did not off er visions of the unattainable, but instead limited political discourse to achievable ends reached through practical means. Filled with hard-earned wisdom about politics and its discontents, Speechwright describes Gavin’s successes, his failures, and his call for political rhetoric built on strong argument rather than the mere search for eloquence.

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À propos de l?auteur

William F. Gavin is a former speechwriter for President Richard Nixon and the author of the novels One Hell of a Candidate and The Ernesto "Che" Guevara School for Wayward Girls.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Michigan State University Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1611860172
• ISBN 13: 9781611860177
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 171
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible