Nikki Haley's Lessons from the New South - (Lexington Studies in Contemporary Rhetoric) by Wanda Little Fenimore (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- In this book, Wanda Little Fenimore traces the resurrection of the phrase "New South" with South Carolina's governor, Nikki Haley.
- About the Author: Wanda Little Fenimore is a rhetorical scholar whose research focuses on racial injustice in the US South.
- 194 Pages
- Language + Art + Disciplines, Rhetoric
- Series Name: Lexington Studies in Contemporary Rhetoric
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About the Book
In this book, Wanda Little Fenimore traces the resurrection of the phrase "New South" with South Carolina's governor, Nikki Haley. Through analyzing speeches, Fenimore demonstrates how politicians use historical terms in new ways that obscure their roots, but remain oppressive...Book Synopsis
In this book, Wanda Little Fenimore traces the resurrection of the phrase "New South" with South Carolina's governor, Nikki Haley. Through analyzing speeches, Fenimore demonstrates how politicians use historical terms in new ways that obscure their roots, but remain oppressive in the twenty-first century.
Review Quotes
"Dr. Little Fenimore has produced an exceptional and timely rhetorical analysis of a significant political figure. She artfully and seamlessly weaves together the strands of politics, gender, race, and rhetoric to craft a complex portrait of Nikki Haley and her "lessons." Nikki Haley's Lessons from the New South meticulously traces the rhetorical contours, history, and functions of the New South ideology through Governor Haley's public discourse, and even locates the remnants of New South exceptionalism, unity of purpose, and progress in Haley's recently launched presidential campaign. Dr. Little Fenimore's clear and cogent writing style makes this book easily accessible to both undergraduate- and graduate-level students of rhetorical criticism, as well as enjoyable to a broader reading public."
"This book presents a fascinating study of how former South Carolina governor and current presidential primary candidate Nikki Haley mobilizes the 'New South' as a rhetorical appeal in her political speeches. This book meticulously demonstrates the ways in which historical discourses tied to history, memory, race, and region continue to wield significant rhetorical power in contemporary politics. Given Haley's current campaign for the Republican nomination and potential as a vice presidential candidate, it is especially timely."
About the Author
Wanda Little Fenimore is a rhetorical scholar whose research focuses on racial injustice in the US South.
