American Political Rhetoric: Essential Speeches and Writings on Founding Principles and Contemporary Controversies - Paperback

by Peter Augustine Lawler (Editor), Robert Martin Schaefer (Editor), David Ramsey (Editor)

In its eighth edition, American Political Rhetoric is the only reader for introductory classes in American politics and political communication that explores fundamental political principles through political rhetoric. Contributors include America's founders, modern public officials, Supreme Court opinions, and representatives of social movements.

Author Biography

Peter Augustine Lawler was 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. David Ramsey is associate professor of political science at the University of West Florida, where he teaches constitutional law and political philosophy.