The President's Words: Speeches and Speechwriting in the Modern White House Nelson Michael
When Ronald Reagan invoked a shining city on a hill or George H. W. Bush a thousand points of light, their words were engraved on the public's consciousness as signatures to their personal beliefs and…
Specifikacia The President's Words: Speeches and Speechwriting in the Modern White House Nelson Michael
When Ronald Reagan invoked a shining city on a hill or George H. W. Bush a thousand points of light, their words were engraved on the public's consciousness as signatures to their personal beliefs and a catalysts for political action. Such iconic phrases in presidential speeches are often the creation of presidential speechwriters, who are entrusted with framing a message consistent with each administration's broad goals and reflecting each president's personality and rhetorical skills.This book takes a closer look at presidential speeches over the course of six administrations. Editors Michael Nelson and Russell Riley have brought together an outstanding team of academics and professional writers-including nine former speechwriters who worked for every president from Nixon to Clinton-to examine how the politics and crafting of presidential rhetoric serve the various roles of the