American Political Rhetoric - 7th Edition by Peter Augustine Lawler & Robert Martin Schaefer (Paperback)

About the Book

American Political Rhetoric is the only reader for introductory classes in American politics, government, and political communication designed to explore fundamental political principles through classic examples of political rhetoric. Now in its seventh edition, its selections...

Book Synopsis

American Political Rhetoric is the only reader for introductory classes in American politics, government, and political communication designed to explore fundamental political principles through classic examples of political rhetoric. Now in its seventh edition, its selections include the entire political spectrum and contributors range from our nation's founders to contemporary elected public officials, Supreme Court opinions, and representatives of historic movements for social change.

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Praise for previous editions: American Political Rhetoric engages students in thoughtful reflection on the classic modernity and historical development of the American polity. Students appreciate reading the primary texts for themselves and many of them leave the course wanting to delve deeper into the writings of our greatest statesmen and jurists. The material in this book is essential preparation for upper level courses in American politics....


Praise for previous editions: Without question, the most comprehensive collection of political speeches and documents in one anthology.....

About the Author

Peter Augustine Lawler is Dana Professor and chair of the Department of Government and International Studies at Berry College in Georgia.

Robert Martin Schaefer is chair of the Department of Political Science & Planning and professor of political science at the University of West Georgia.